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$99+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DTW
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$333
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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 January 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:08 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/255:30 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/51:39 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/85:30 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop7h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:08 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/237:14 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:20 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/278:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/132:03 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1710:59 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops39h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/237:20 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 2/108:00 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 2/177:43 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$269

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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 14, 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

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/22

3:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$186

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/13

2:03 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

10:59 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops39h 59m

$256

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$269

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/13

6:31 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

6:19 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 36m

$269

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$279

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/19

4:28 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

10:28 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$289

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/6

7:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

7:33 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$289

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

5:48 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 13m

$296

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

2:49 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

7:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$309

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/13

5:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 50m

$310

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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
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 Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
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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 $175). 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.

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 14, 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
8,040 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 $269, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Columbia in 5h 02m. 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 $175). 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 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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