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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Columbus from $94

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Columbus departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Columbus (DTW-CMH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:48 am - 10:58 pmDTW-CMH
14h 10m2 stops
9:00 am - 12:48 amCMH-DTW
15h 48m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
8:48 am - 10:58 pmDTW-CMH
14h 10m2 stops
5:15 am - 5:45 pmCMH-DTW
12h 30m2 stops
$172Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
5:20 am - 4:21 pmDTW-CMH
11h 01m1 stop
9:00 am - 12:48 amCMH-DTW
15h 48m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
7:22 pm - 7:57 amDTW-CMH
12h 35m1 stop
1:45 pm - 7:46 pmCMH-DTW
6h 01m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
6:00 pm - 7:57 amDTW-CMH
13h 57m1 stop
11:10 am - 3:58 pmCMH-DTW
4h 48m1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
8:48 am - 7:57 amDTW-CMH
23h 09m3 stops
5:15 am - 5:45 pmCMH-DTW
12h 30m2 stops
$192Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
6:27 am - 11:59 pmDTW-CMH
17h 32m1 stop
1:45 pm - 10:59 pmCMH-DTW
9h 14m1 stop
$196Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
8:35 am - 11:59 pmDTW-CMH
15h 24m2 stops
1:45 pm - 10:59 pmCMH-DTW
9h 14m1 stop
$231Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
8:35 am - 9:40 amDTW-CMH
1h 05mnonstop
6:36 am - 7:40 amCMH-DTW
1h 04mnonstop
$309Delta
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
8:35 am - 9:40 amDTW-CMH
1h 05mnonstop
6:20 pm - 7:25 pmCMH-DTW
1h 05mnonstop
$417Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15

Flights from Detroit to Columbus - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Columbus?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbus on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Columbus?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Detroit to Columbus found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $169 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Delta ($309). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $94 on Spirit Airlines and from $209 on Delta.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbus Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $239.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbus Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Columbus Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 01m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 62 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbus Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Columbus take?

A direct flight to Columbus will take on average 1h 01m to travel the 155 miles flying distance from Detroit.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Columbus?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:35 am and will be landing in Columbus Airport at 9:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Columbus?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport jets off at 9:45 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus Airport was $94 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Columbus?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Columbus?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Columbus flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Columbus?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Columbus.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Columbus?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Columbus on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Columbus

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $387 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Columbus?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Columbus, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Columbus

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Detroit to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11104 reviews
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024DTW - ORF
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 22mDTW-CMH
$94
5/15Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 34mDTW-CMH
$96
5/15Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 34mDTW-CMH
$104
4/23Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 06mDTW-CMH
$146
4/30Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 34mDTW-CMH
$148
4/24Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
9h 14mDTW-CMH
$152
4/24Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 43mDTW-CMH
$153
4/23Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
19h 22mDTW-CMH
$180
5/15Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 01mDTW-CMH
$209
4/24Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 03mDTW-CMH
$329

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Columbus

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Columbus that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 02mDTW-CMH
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 03mCMH-DTW
$395
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 02mDTW-CMH
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 46mCMH-DTW
$399
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 41mDTW-CMH
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 07mCMH-DTW
$455
4/19Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 01mDTW-CMH
4/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 06mCMH-DTW
$479
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 57mDTW-CMH
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 12mCMH-DTW
$549
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 05mDTW-CMH
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 12mCMH-DTW
$575
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 57mDTW-CMH
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 18mCMH-DTW
$595
4/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 05mDTW-CMH
4/26Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 06mCMH-DTW
$697

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Detroit - Columbus Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Return flight deals:

Columbus - Detroit

Cabin classes:

$285