How long is the flight from Detroit to Columbia?

A quick flight from Detroit to Columbia can take about 4h 13m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $272. 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 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

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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.

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?

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$146+ Flights from Detroit to Columbia

Q: 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 $293 and $393 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $257 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 8-Jan 11).

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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 December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/256:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/66:10 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$275

Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/47:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Fri 12/265:45 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$309

Thu 12/252:30 pmDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$310

Thu 12/1811:12 amDTW - CAE

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/57:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$319

Fri 12/195:45 amDTW - CAE

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Tue 12/233:00 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$354

Mon 12/297:58 pmDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$358

Mon 12/226:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$363

Thu 12/1811:12 amDTW - CAE

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/37:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$376

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 December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/137:15 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Tue 1/2710:15 amCAE - DTW

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$269

Thu 1/86:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:02 amCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$269

Sun 3/155:48 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/213:35 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$272

Fri 1/95:15 amDTW - CAE

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Mon 1/125:00 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$269

Thu 1/12:30 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$284

Sat 1/319:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/32:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$339

Thu 1/89:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/118:00 amCAE - DTW

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$344

Tue 1/132:33 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops9h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/272:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$344

Fri 1/99:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/128:00 amCAE - DTW

2 stops11h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$344

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Columbia. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/1811:12 amDTW - CAE

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/57:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$319

Thu 12/256:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/66:10 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$275

Thu 12/252:30 pmDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$310

Fri 12/265:45 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$309

Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/47:59 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Thu 1/12:30 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$284

Thu 1/85:00 amDTW - CAE

2 stops12h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:28 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$257

Tue 1/1310:00 amDTW - CAE

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Tue 1/275:35 amCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$269

Sat 1/317:15 amDTW - CAE

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/32:37 pmCAE - DTW

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$339

One-way flights from Detroit to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Fri 2/275:05 amDTW - CAE

2 stops8h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$146

Mon 12/226:06 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$209

Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - CAE

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$264

Fri 12/2612:09 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$300

Thu 12/254:56 pmDTW - CAE

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$369

Thu 12/255:45 amDTW - CAE

2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$374

Sun 12/282:30 pmDTW - CAE

2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$664

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$257 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$146 (Mytrip)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$338

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

7:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

10:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/14

11:02 am-3:31 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

5:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/12

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$269

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

5:48 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$272

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

2:30 pm-12:26 am

2 stops9h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

7:37 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$284

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

2:37 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$339

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

9:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$344

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

2:33 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

2:37 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$344

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

9:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$344

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

5:05 am-1:46 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$146

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Deals found on 12/15

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
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-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.

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CAE?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to Columbia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

8,005 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Detroit to Columbia?
A quick flight from Detroit to Columbia can take about 4h 13m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $272. 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 37% 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$239	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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