What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $389.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Monday 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 day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 75% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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?

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

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Fri 10/37:17 pmDTW - COU

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Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $389.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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