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$130+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CAE
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Columbia

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 January 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 2/197:14 amDTW - CAE
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 amCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 1/76:40 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:28 pmCAE - DTW
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 1/152:40 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/172:37 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 1/157:15 amDTW - CAE
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sun 1/185:35 amCAE - DTW
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/31$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 2/197:33 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/236:31 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 2/137:33 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/144:00 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/132:10 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Tue 1/2712:45 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/1$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 1/1311:48 amDTW - CAE
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/275:28 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 1/1610:46 amDTW - CAE
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/185:28 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 1/156:00 amDTW - CAE
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/196:10 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$279

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 January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Columbia that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

7:14 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

7:33 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/23

6:31 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

7:33 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

6:40 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop22h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

6:28 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$274

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

11:48 am-4:58 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

5:28 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$274

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

2:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

2:37 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$279

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

7:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

5:35 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 55m

$279

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

10:46 am-5:39 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

5:28 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$279

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

6:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$279

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

2:10 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

12:45 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$304

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Deals found on 12/31

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-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 $99). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 January 2, 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
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 6h 59m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Detroit and Columbia are separated by a distance of 584 mi.

  • 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 $242 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is 36% 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 $99). Flying from Detroit to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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