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 $434.

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 DTW to COU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

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

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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 October 28, 2025.

Tue 11/1112:10 pmDTW - COU

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/158:00 amCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$254

Tue 12/166:00 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:05 amCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Tue 12/162:05 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/253:10 pmCOU - DTW

2 stops7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$314

Mon 11/246:36 pmDTW - COU

1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/17:06 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$334

Sat 12/209:12 amDTW - COU

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/313:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$343

Sat 12/209:12 amDTW - COU

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/253:10 pmCOU - DTW

2 stops7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$349

Tue 12/96:00 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/126:15 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$384

Thu 12/185:47 amDTW - COU

1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/273:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$397

Best flights from Detroit to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Tue 11/1112:10 pmDTW - COU

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/158:00 amCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$254

Mon 12/2211:20 amDTW - COU

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/273:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Tue 12/1611:05 amDTW - COU

1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:34 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Mon 12/226:00 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/263:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Wed 12/249:12 amDTW - COU

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/273:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Wed 12/249:12 amDTW - COU

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/258:05 amCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Wed 12/1711:05 amDTW - COU

1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:05 amCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Wed 12/176:00 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/253:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Tue 12/166:00 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/263:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Mon 12/2211:20 amDTW - COU

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/313:10 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$308

Sat 3/146:06 pmDTW - COU

1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/178:00 amCOU - DTW

1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$308

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Columbia. Data last updated October 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 11/109:15 amDTW - COU

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/143:02 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$424

Tue 11/1112:10 pmDTW - COU

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/158:00 amCOU - DTW

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$254

Tue 11/116:45 amDTW - COU

1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/156:42 amCOU - DTW

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$454

Mon 11/246:36 pmDTW - COU

1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/17:06 pmCOU - DTW

1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$334

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DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

12:10 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/15

8:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$254

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

11:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbia Regional

Sat 12/27

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

11:05 am-2:26 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Regional

Mon 12/29

6:34 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

6:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Regional

Fri 12/26

3:10 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

9:12 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbia Regional

Sat 12/27

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

9:12 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbia Regional

Thu 12/25

8:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

11:05 am-2:26 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Regional

Tue 12/30

8:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

6:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbia Regional

Thu 12/25

3:10 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

6:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbia Regional

Fri 12/26

3:10 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$308

DetroitColumbia

DTW - COU

DTWCOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

11:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbia Regional

Wed 12/31

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$308

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Columbia

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Estimated round-trip price

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

11,032 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

11,032 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri?
United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, Missouri in just under 10h 09m. 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $434.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$434	Average$600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$254+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia, MO (DTW - COU)

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