Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia.

Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia pass through?

Most connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $266. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbia?

Columbia is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia range from $318 to $498, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

United Airlines ($328) and American Airlines ($629) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $408. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia layovers at 3h 15m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Columbia

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

5:30 am - 10:39 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 11:24 amCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

7:15 am - 10:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:30 am - 5:12 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$428United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

6:11 pm - 11:22 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 8:33 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$428United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

7:17 pm - 10:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:15 am - 6:05 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

7:15 am - 10:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 10:06 amCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$541United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

4:59 pm - 10:39 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

6h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:40 am - 10:07 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$629American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Oct 28

7:00 am - 10:01 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:14 pm - 11:38 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$642American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

1:49 pm - 8:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

8h 06m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 pm - 9:30 amCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$716American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

1:10 pm - 8:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

8h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 am - 10:07 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,029American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Oct 28

7:00 am - 10:01 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:01 pm - 10:41 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,122American Airlines

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Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

6:36 am - 9:56 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:00 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$418American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

5:30 am - 10:39 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:43 pm - 10:15 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$433United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

6:36 am - 9:56 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 am - 10:07 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$480American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

5:30 am - 10:39 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 6:05 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

$798United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

7:30 am - 10:39 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

4h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 7:00 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$898United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

4:04 pm - 8:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:32 pm - 9:30 amCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,003American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

8:47 pm - 9:56 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

14h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:44 am - 11:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,004American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

12:56 pm - 8:12 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

8h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:32 pm - 11:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,247American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

4:04 pm - 8:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:44 am - 3:51 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,310American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

7:00 am - 3:08 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-COU Columbia Regional

9h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 2:16 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,372United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 51% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia.
Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia range from $318 to $498, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,274. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia pass through?
Most connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $266.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $318, about $266 less than Sunday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia trip for December. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $390 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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