{ "response": { "Key": "DTW-IAH", "orig": { "code": "DTW", "type": "airport", "city": "Detroit", "fullCity": "Detroit, Michigan", "airport": "Detroit Metro Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) typically takes about 3 hours to 3 hours 15 minutes. With a layover, such as in Atlanta (ATL) or Dallas (DFW), total travel time usually ranges from 4 to 6 hours. The return flight from Houston to Detroit is often slightly shorter, averaging around 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours nonstop." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Yes, Delta and United both fly nonstop from Detroit to Houston, with daily service — Delta operates up to 8 flights a day and United up to 4. Fares on the nonstop typically run around $332–$427, though median prices from recent schedules have been closer to $193–$199. No red‑eye flights are available nonstop, but one‑stop overnight itineraries are possible, for example via Atlanta on Frontier or via Chicago on United.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), you can reach downtown Houston—about 23 miles south—via taxi, ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft, shared shuttles, limousines, rental cars, and the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus. Taxis and ride apps offer the fastest door-to-door trips, typically taking 25–40 minutes depending on traffic, and are the most commonly used options by visitors. The 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus provides a low-cost public transit alternative, though it runs less frequently and makes limited stops. Rental cars are readily available at a dedicated center a short shuttle ride from the terminals, giving flexibility for exploring the wider Houston area.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston is during the fall and late summer, with October, August, and December offering average fares as low as $297. The most expensive period is early summer, particularly June, where average fares climb to around $372.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "For flights from Detroit to Houston, the best fares are usually found booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average price around $163 and a sweet spot at 25 days out where fares can dip to $160. Waiting until the last minute can drive the price up to $330, while booking very far in advance (5-6 months) also tends to be more expensive. During summer and holiday periods, demand spikes often compress the optimal window, so aiming for 6-8 weeks ahead can help lock in a better rate.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH). Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: one via Atlanta on Frontier, with the overnight leg ATL→IAH departing at 9:15 PM and arriving the same night at 10:29 PM, and one via Chicago O'Hare on United, with the overnight leg ORD→IAH departing at 9:40 PM and arriving in the early hours at 12:34 AM.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Delta and United operate nonstop flights from Detroit to Houston. Delta flies about 35 times per week with a typical fare around $332, while United offers about 33 weekly flights with a typical fare around $427. Both carriers provide daily service with multiple departure times throughout the day.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Detroit and Houston?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Detroit and Houston include Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Minneapolis. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "On-time departures are generally reliable, but afternoon thunderstorms in Houston can cause delays. Early flights on Delta and United typically have better punctuality." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, with fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "Houston has two airports. George Bush Intercontinental is the main hub for United and Star Alliance, located 23 miles north of downtown. William P. Hobby is closer to downtown and serves Southwest and other low‑cost carriers for domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Detroit, the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus offers direct service to both airport terminals with comfortable seating and Wi‑Fi, and it is the most popular public transit choice. SMART’s FAST Michigan Route 261 provides a high‑frequency, limited‑stop bus option. Ride‑share, taxis, and driving are also available, with driving taking about 25–35 minutes and parking on‑site; taxis and ride‑share are the fastest door‑to‑door but cost the most, while the DAX bus is the most affordable.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://metroairport.com/dtw/other-ground-transportation/public-transportation", "title": "Public Transportation | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/about-dtw", "title": "About DTW | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-04-13T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/EC10000.html", "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes", "time_published": "2018-02-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%20Metropolitan%20Airport", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:15:38Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/EC10000.html", "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has the Houston Airport Marriott directly on property between Terminals B and C, accessible via the complimentary underground Subway train, with a walkable tunnel also available. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are present inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels like the Sheraton North Houston offer free shuttle service. For sleeping inside the airport, passengers can find quieter corners or nooks, though seating is limited and often has armrests.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels", "title": "Houston Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides several amenities for travelers. Currency exchange is available in Terminals D and E, and prayer rooms or chapels are located in Terminals A, B, C, and E. The airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout all terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/a-first-time-travelers-guide-to-houstons-bush-airport", "title": "How to Navigate IAH Airport: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide to Houston’s Bush Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=IAH", "title": "GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON", "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "The Embraer 175 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 are the most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Detroit to Houston, both operated by United, while Frontier also flies the route though the specific type isn't publicly listed. On connecting itineraries, the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 appear frequently via hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago Midway, and Nashville on American, Southwest, and United. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most flights on this route offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Delta and United fly nonstop from Detroit to Houston, so the route is served by SkyTeam (Delta) and Star Alliance (United). Both carriers operate the flights themselves, and no other alliances have nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Detroit?", "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) offers several lounge options, primarily in the McNamara Terminal where Delta operates five Sky Clubs at gates A18, A38, A43, A68, and concourse C, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or with a qualifying credit card. In the Evans Terminal, a Lufthansa Business Lounge is available airside near gate D8, open 6 AM–noon and 5 PM–8 PM, and accessible with Priority Pass or a same-day boarding pass. Notable features at the Lufthansa lounge include complimentary alcoholic drinks, Wi‑Fi, and a three‑hour stay limit. There is also a Minute Suites location in the airport, offering private rest spaces via Priority Pass. No American Admirals Club or United Club exists at DTW.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DTW", "title": "American Express Lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DTW", "title": "American Express Lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Amex TH", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county/dtw8-minute-suites", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW Lounges - DTW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county/dtw5-lufthansa-business-lounge", "title": "Lufthansa Business Lounge DTW AIRPORT Warren C. Evans Terminal Detroit MI Metropolitan Wayne County | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/detroit-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Detroit Metro (DTW) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "On domestic flights like Detroit to Houston, Basic Economy fares on most airlines do not include a free carry‑on, only a personal item. Checked bags are not included in Basic Economy; standard economy and higher fares typically include a carry‑on and may offer no free checked bag unless you have status or a co‑branded credit card. Always verify with your specific airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Detroit to Houston generally offer Economy and first class with larger recliner seats; flat‑bed Business is rare on this domestic route and Premium Economy is not typically available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary; full‑fare and elite status passengers can often make same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy tickets rarely allow it." } } } }