How long is the flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri?

A quick flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri can take about 7h 12m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. Airlines will cover a distance of 521 mi.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $573). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to COU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 1% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Columbia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$339 (American Airlines)

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 26, 2025.

Sat 10/251:07 pmDTW - COU

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/16:01 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/26

$339

Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/1611:37 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$440

Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/137:49 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop13h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$455

Fri 10/105:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/141:49 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$540

Sat 10/117:41 pmDTW - COU

2 stops19h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/152:52 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/26

$566

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Sat 10/251:07 pmDTW - COU

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/16:01 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/26

$339

Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/1611:37 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$440

Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/137:49 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop13h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$455

Sat 3/144:03 pmDTW - COU

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/174:37 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$514

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Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/1611:37 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$440

Thu 10/95:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/137:49 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop13h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$455

Fri 10/105:30 amDTW - COU

1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/141:49 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$540

Sat 10/117:41 pmDTW - COU

2 stops19h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/152:52 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/26

$566

Sat 10/251:07 pmDTW - COU

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/16:01 amCOU - DTW

1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/26

$339

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

1:07 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/1

6:01 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$339

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

5:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Columbia Regional

Thu 10/16

11:37 am-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$440

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

5:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Columbia Regional

Mon 10/13

7:49 pm-9:52 am

1 stop13h 03m

$455

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

4:03 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/17

4:37 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop3h 22m

$514

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Deals found on 9/26

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri?
A quick flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri can take about 7h 12m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. Airlines will cover a distance of 521 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Detroit to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $573). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$358	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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