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$115+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CAE
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
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 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/24:17 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/65:48 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:56 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/123:59 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:56 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop29h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/24:17 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/53:29 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop9h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/106:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:15 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop9h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/65:48 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops38h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/212:15 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 53m
Delta
Tue 5/51:59 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/212:50 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 4/285:21 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/302:00 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Mon 5/45:38 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$329

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 March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
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From Detroit (DTT) to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

2:56 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/13

6:42 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$276

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

7:15 am-5:52 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/13

6:42 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$282

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/4

5:38 am-9:22 am

1 stop3h 44m

$329

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

4:10 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/13

2:20 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$401

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/22

5:59 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/2

6:01 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$444

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

4:18 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/25

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$466
Quickest round-trip

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/12

5:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$549

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-1:46 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/7

6:25 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$558

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/13

6:25 am-7:02 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$573
Cheapest one-way

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

9:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops32h 02m

$115

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Deals found on 3/21

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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*
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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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 $98). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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?

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 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Columbia, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 4h 46m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $401. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $239 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is 42% 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 $98). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Columbia

Discover the top 2 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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