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$275+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, MO (DTW - COU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — COU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (COU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$367
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$275
(American Airlines)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Columbia Regional
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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 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/265:43 amDTW - COU
1 stop15h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:36 pmCOU - DTW
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$367
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:00 amDTW - COU
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/48:00 amCOU - DTW
1 stop11h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/246:04 pmDTW - COU
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/311:49 pmCOU - DTW
1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/249:36 amDTW - COU
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/286:24 amCOU - DTW
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$477
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:13 amDTW - COU
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:16 pmCOU - DTW
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:00 amDTW - COU
2 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/292:52 pmCOU - DTW
1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/2511:57 amDTW - COU
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:24 amCOU - DTW
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$520

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

5:43 am-8:21 pm

1 stop15h 38m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/30

1:36 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$367

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

11:00 am-9:27 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-8:26 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$396

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

10:13 am-7:19 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/4

5:16 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$498

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-9:27 pm

2 stops16h 27m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/29

2:52 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$499

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/25

11:57 am-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/29

6:24 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$520

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

5:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$275

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

4:50 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$537

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Deals found on 9/11

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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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri in just under 11h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 11m. There are 521 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Columbia, Missouri. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $358.

  • 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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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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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