Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Houston is one hour behind Detroit and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from DTW to IAH start from 05:59 — the first with Spirit Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:26 with Spirit Airlines. Overall, there are 73 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.
Your DTW to IAH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Houston, United States. Take off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier for DTW to IAH flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and IAH:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Currently, R 691 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,384. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from DTW to IAH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're coming in on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Houston and beyond.
Booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to IAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its popular sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.