{ "response": { "Key": "DTT-IAH", "orig": { "code": "DTT", "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": "The flight from Detroit to Houston is about 1,080 miles and takes roughly 3 hours 3 minutes nonstop, while the return leg is shorter at about 2 hours 51 minutes. Both United and Delta operate the route daily.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Delta and United both fly non‑stop from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) daily. Delta offers up to 8 daily departures, while United has around 4 daily flights. A typical non‑stop takes about 3 hours, and median fares are around $190–200 each way.", "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers taxis and ride-hailing apps with staffed curbside pickup 24/7, plus rental cars from a dedicated center about five minutes away by shuttle, hotel and off-airport shuttles, limousines, and public buses. The most cost-effective and increasingly popular option is the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct, a nonstop public bus to the George R. Brown Convention Center area for just $4.50 one way, running every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Taxis and ride shares are the fastest door-to-door choice, while the Downtown Direct is the most-used budget transit option for getting to the city center.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Average fares from Detroit to Houston bottom out around $213 in early February, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are February ($226), January ($229), and September ($232), while the most expensive period is late December at an average of $297. June is the priciest month overall at $286 on average.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "For Detroit to Houston, the best fares are typically found when booking 4-6 weeks before departure, averaging $166, with the absolute cheapest single day to book being 30 days out at $163. Booking much earlier (170 days out) can cost as much as $297, and prices also rise sharply if you wait until the last few days. For summer and holiday travel, you should book even earlier than this 4-6 week window, as peak demand tends to push the optimal booking time further out.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Detroit to Houston. One connecting overnight itinerary exists: United Airlines via Washington Dulles (IAD), with the overnight leg departing IAD at 10:29 PM and arriving IAH at 12:45 AM — landing just after midnight in the early hours, not the next morning.", "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 both fly nonstop from Detroit to Houston. Delta operates about 35 flights a week with departures spread throughout the day, typically around $346. United runs roughly 33 weekly flights, primarily in the morning, with a median fare near $433.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 include Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and Charlotte. These hubs offer frequent flights from Detroit and to Houston, keeping total travel time competitive with efficient connections." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "United flights from Detroit to Houston depart on time 94.3% of the time with a 2.5% cancellation rate, while Delta flights depart on time 84.2% of the time with a 0.4% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to April and October to November offer pleasant temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "For domestic flights from Detroit to Houston, 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 main airports. George Bush Intercontinental is the primary international gateway, located about 23 miles north of downtown, and is a major hub for United Airlines. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown, about 7 miles southeast, mainly serves domestic and regional flights, and is a focus city for Southwest Airlines." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus runs daily from 3:30 AM to 11 PM with fares around $6 in advance or $8 on board, offering luggage storage, Wi-Fi, and charging ports. SMART and FAST buses (routes 125, 261, and 280) also serve the airport from the city center and nearby suburbs, and both terminals have Ground Transportation Centers for pickup. Ride-share, taxis, and driving are available too, with on-site parking at the terminals, though public buses are the most popular and economical choice while driving offers the most flexibility.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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/de/parken/other-ground-transportation/oeffentliche-verkehrsmittel", "title": "Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.metroairport.com/ko", "title": "Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://www.metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/fr/stationnement-et-transport/other-ground-transportation/transport-en-commun", "title": "Transport en commun | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/to-from-dtw/rental-cars", "title": "Rental Cars | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport has the Houston Airport Marriott connected to all terminals via the free underground tram, plus Minute Suites inside Terminal C near Gate C14 offering private sleep cabins by the hour or overnight. Several nearby hotels, including Hampton Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Spark by Hilton, and La Quinta Inn & Suites, offer free shuttle service. The airport is open 24 hours, so passengers can also rest in the terminals overnight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/iah-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/extended-stay/homewood-suites", "title": "Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/HW/favicon_HW.svg" }, { "url": "https://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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers currency exchange services in Terminals B, C, D and E. A prayer room is located in Terminal D near Gate D15, and the airport also has an ablution room in the same area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout every terminal, including the parking garages.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels/", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:12:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Services" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/traveling-with-kids", "title": "Traveling with Kids" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Detroit and Houston airports?", "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) offers wheelchair assistance arranged through your airline at the ticket counter upon arrival, with accessible restrooms and family restrooms in both terminals, plus Braille signage and hearing-loop systems at select gates. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides wheelchair assistance through your airline, accessible parking on all terminal garage levels, a sensory room, and a Sunflower Lanyard Program for travelers with hidden disabilities. TSA Cares can be contacted at least 72 hours before travel for additional security screening assistance at both airports.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://metroairport.com/de/dtw/finden-sie-sich-zurecht/barrierefreiheit-betreuungsservice", "title": "Barrierefreiheit & Betreuungsservice | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/fr/dtw/sy-retrouver/services-adaptes", "title": "Services adaptés | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/es/dtw/conociendo-alrededor/accesibilidad-y-asistencia-adicional", "title": "Accesibilidad y asistencia adicional | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/business/doing-business-wcaa/business-opportunities/solicitations", "title": "Solicitations | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/flights", "title": "Flights | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "United typically flies Airbus A320 family aircraft, including the A320, on flights from Detroit to Houston, and Delta uses Airbus A320 family aircraft with the A319. Both carriers operate daily service on this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Delta and United fly nonstop from Detroit to Houston; Delta is a SkyTeam member and United belongs to Star Alliance. Neither carrier is unaffiliated, so Oneworld is absent from 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 Wayne County Airport (DTW) offers several lounge options, including a Lufthansa Business Lounge in the Warren C. Evans Terminal and multiple Delta Sky Clubs in the McNamara Terminal at gates A43, A68, A18, A38, and in Concourse C. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is accessible to Priority Pass cardholders and features air conditioning, complimentary standard alcoholic drinks, disabled access, and a maximum three-hour stay for international and domestic passengers. Delta Sky Club locations are available throughout the McNamara Terminal for eligible Delta flyers and lounge members.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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", "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/dtw5-lufthansa-business-lounge", "title": "Lufthansa Business Lounge DTW AIRPORT Warren C. Evans Terminal Detroit MI Metropolitan Wayne County | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW Lounges - DTW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county", "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW Lounges - DTW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://metroairport.com/at-dtw/services-amenities", "title": "Services & Amenities | Wayne County Airport Authority", "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked bags, while standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and may allow one checked bag for a fee. Premium cabins typically offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Detroit to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Detroit to Houston generally offer Economy and standard domestic First class with recliner seats; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }