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$269+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Columbia (DTT - CAE)

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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CAE
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1312:35 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:25 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:59 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Sun 8/166:08 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/77:15 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 8/107:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Sat 8/86:11 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 9/207:15 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 9/284:49 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 11/57:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops7h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 11/97:50 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/210:25 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 10/76:15 am
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:17 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Sat 7/255:55 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/1210:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:25 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/228:25 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Sun 7/266:01 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/1210:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 8/191:48 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops10h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 7/256:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops11h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 7/317:45 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$401

Find flight deals from Detroit to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Columbia (CAE). 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$269
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$709
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/23

4:05 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/25

7:19 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 34m

$309

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/24

7:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/28

5:35 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 46m

$319

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

7:15 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/28

4:49 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$340

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/2

5:35 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/5

2:40 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$409

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

10:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

6:25 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$409
Quickest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

10:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/10

6:25 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$428

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

7:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/8

5:59 pm-12:53 am

1 stop6h 54m

$537

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

7:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/16

6:25 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$537

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/24

10:10 am-9:19 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/28

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$547
Cheapest one-way

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

8:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$269

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbia 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Columbia

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Columbia (average of $318). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Columbia flights typically cost between $321 and $524 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on United Airlines (Aug 13-Aug 16).

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 July 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Columbia, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

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 to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Columbia can take about 5h 02m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $340. Detroit and Columbia are separated by a distance of 584 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $256 and $283 round-trip. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Columbia (average of $318). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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