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$161+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Detroit

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 January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/277:04 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:16 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops20h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 3/135:50 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/155:04 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/196:48 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:05 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 3/67:17 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops21h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:49 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 4/88:12 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:13 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Sun 3/156:24 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/123:30 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/155:34 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops23h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 3/65:35 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 55m
Delta
Sat 3/146:28 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$319

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$333
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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 January 26, 2026.
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

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/6

5:35 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

7:35 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$269

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/19

6:48 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 50m

$269

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/13

5:50 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

6:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$274

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/6

7:17 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops21h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

8:49 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$287

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/8

8:12 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

$290

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/12

7:13 pm-12:43 am

1 stop5h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

6:24 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 09m

$294

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/12

3:30 pm-8:04 am

1 stop16h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

6:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$313

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/6

5:35 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

6:28 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$319

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/2

5:40 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

5:20 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

$324

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/3

10:16 am-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

5:27 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$375

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Detroit

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 Columbia to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $71). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 Columbia to Detroit. 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 Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $294, American Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Columbia in 5h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 584 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $140 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $268. Delta is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $71). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$140Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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