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$274+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DTW
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
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 July 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/217:47 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Sun 8/237:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/116:09 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Sun 9/136:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/137:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1910:24 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2210:22 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/77:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 8/124:08 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:41 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 8/127:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:25 am
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops7h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1910:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:45 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 8/95:30 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/66:08 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Tue 8/115:20 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/106:25 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Thu 9/177:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:50 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Fri 11/278:25 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:25 am
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops7h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$394

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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$274
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$370
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

5:49 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

6:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$319

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/23

3:53 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

6:05 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$319
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/15

6:25 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

$334

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

10:22 am-2:11 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

$339

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/7

7:42 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

4:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$349

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/20

5:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

$399

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/23

10:22 am-6:12 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

$401
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/20

6:08 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$274

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/20

12:46 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$274

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/25

5:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 30m

$274

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 July.
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 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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $419 and $444 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on Delta (Aug 21-Aug 23).

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 July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

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 $334, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Columbia in 3h 50m. 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. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $274 and $311 round-trip. Delta is 68% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$140Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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