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$278+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, MO (DTW - COU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — COU
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Columbia

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 March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:10 pm
DTW
-
COU
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:23 pm
COU
-
DTW
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:12 pm
DTW
-
COU
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
COU
-
DTW
2 stops8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:02 pm
DTW
-
COU
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 3/295:39 pm
COU
-
DTW
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/317:28 am
DTW
-
COU
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 8/33:05 pm
COU
-
DTW
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:50 am
DTW
-
COU
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 8/253:05 pm
COU
-
DTW
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:30 am
DTW
-
COU
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:00 am
COU
-
DTW
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/610:11 am
DTW
-
COU
2 stops8h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 4/134:28 pm
COU
-
DTW
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$384

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

8:10 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 23m

Columbia Regional

Mon 4/13

3:23 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$278

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

5:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/25

3:05 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$348

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

5:48 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 45m

Columbia Regional

Mon 3/30

3:23 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$499
Quickest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Columbia Regional

Wed 6/3

3:05 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$512

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/23

5:48 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 45m

Columbia Regional

Fri 3/27

8:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop24h 46m

$520

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/31

7:28 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 20m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/3

3:05 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$558
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

11:15 am-2:32 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$288

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Deals found on 3/7

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Columbia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

    United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 521 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbia, Missouri.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $238.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Detroit to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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