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$82+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

CMH — DTW
Oct 18 — Oct 251
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Detroit

Thu 10/157:44 pm -
1 stop22h 53m
Thu 10/226:30 am -
1 stop12h 18m
Deal found 9/15$233
Fri 11/137:35 pm -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 11/1610:28 pm -
2 stops20h 24m
Deal found 9/17$237
Wed 10/144:27 pm -
2 stops19h 29m
Wed 10/213:03 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 9/14$255
Thu 10/17:50 pm -
1 stop15h 48m
Tue 10/67:00 am -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 9/14$260
Mon 10/127:35 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Mon 10/198:59 pm -
2 stops21h 49m
Deal found 9/13$274

Find flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Round-trip from

$233
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$537
From Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/12

7:44 pm-12:44 am

1 stop29h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$92

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 12/17

6:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 11/14

5:39 pm-10:30 am

1 stop16h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Tue 3/9

2:00 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 12/17

7:42 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Mon 3/15

6:00 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Tue 11/17

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 12/12

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 10/17

6:25 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

ColumbusDetroit

CMH Columbus - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 11/13

2:04 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

10:50 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Detroit

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to DTW?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from C01 to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Columbus, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 16 flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 28m. Columbus and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 155 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($199), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This flight start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (92%) or Republic Airways (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $135. While the most popular route (Columbus - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $237 on average, our data indicates $1,199 when flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

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Top airline flying from Columbus to Detroit

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DeltaCheapest$199Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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