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$79+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (CAE - DTW)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DTW
jun 20 — jun 271
fre 6/20
fre 6/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Detroit (DTW). 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 juni 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$344
From Columbia Metropolitan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juni 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 7/101:24 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop9h 44mSpirit Airlines
lör 7/129:07 amDTW - CAE
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 7/313:08 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
sön 8/35:26 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
ons 8/136:00 amCAE - DTW
1 stop5h 29mDelta
sön 8/175:25 amDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/13$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
ons 7/96:04 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
lör 7/126:41 amDTW - CAE
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
fre 10/315:24 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
mån 11/35:45 amDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$319

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Detroit 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 juni 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

tors 7/10

1:24 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lör 7/12

9:07 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$178

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

tors 7/31

3:08 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sön 8/3

5:26 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop22h 16m

$205

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

ons 8/13

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sön 8/17

5:25 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 59m

$249

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

ons 7/9

6:04 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lör 7/12

6:41 am-2:06 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$279

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

ons 8/20

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mån 8/25

9:12 am-9:44 pm

2 stops12h 32m

$399

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

tors 9/11

11:57 am-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$79

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

lör 8/30

6:55 am-3:19 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$155

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

ons 8/6

10:10 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$279

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Deals found on 6/14

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 CAE to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juni 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated juni 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Detroit have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,062 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $178 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $249 and $279 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Detroit.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Detroit 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 Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Columbia to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Detroit. 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 juni 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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