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Cheapest round-trip
$606
Typical prices: $426-$582
Delta
Fri 9/28Mon 10/1
DTW - GTR • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $498 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Columbus (DTW-GTR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Columbus

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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10:30 am - 1:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:22 pm - 8:11 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$606Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:25 am - 1:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:22 pm - 10:17 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$727Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:04 pm - 3:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
24h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:59 pm - 11:38 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$768American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:12 pm - 3:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
23h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:59 pm - 8:46 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia
$819American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:47 pm - 3:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
19h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:51 pm - 11:43 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$833American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:47 pm - 3:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
19h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:51 pm - 8:44 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia
$1,031American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus start at $606. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $426 to $582. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $606 on Delta.

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus flight questions, answered

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

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR).

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $412 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $662: a $250 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 37m and 7h 21m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $606 to $1,031. That means the highest observed fare was about 70% higher than the lowest one.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 7h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

    Columbus 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.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR)?

    Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz
    • National

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbus flights

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  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $412 - about $250 less than Monday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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