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$65+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DTW
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/256:00 pm
CMH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Mon 6/295:38 pm
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 6/166:00 pm
CMH
-
DTW
1 stop22h 53m
Frontier
Tue 6/236:30 am
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/2612:16 pm
CMH
-
DTW
2 stops12h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/295:38 pm
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop23h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 7/159:54 am
CMH
-
DTW
2 stops27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/225:38 pm
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop23h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 9/2412:10 pm
CMH
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 05m
Delta
Thu 10/812:25 pm
DTW
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/172:10 pm
CMH
-
DTW
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 6/246:45 am
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/236:00 pm
CMH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/262:02 pm
DTW
-
CMH
2 stops19h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/256:00 pm
CMH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Tue 6/306:30 am
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 6/216:00 pm
CMH
-
DTW
2 stops17h 35m
Frontier
Tue 6/306:30 am
DTW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/128:04 am
CMH
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 11m
Delta
Fri 6/1910:50 pm
DTW
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$329

Find flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 May 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$553
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 ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 7/11

12:10 pm-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

12:20 pm-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$299

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 9/24

6:00 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

8:35 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$299

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 7/3

8:04 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

10:15 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$299

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 6/26

8:04 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/29

7:54 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$299
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 7/10

8:15 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

12:20 pm-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$299

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 6/18

6:30 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/25

10:50 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$329

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Mon 6/15

8:58 pm-11:47 am

1 stop14h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

6:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$415

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 7/17

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/19

7:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$451

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 7/11

12:30 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

6:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$451
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 6/12

5:01 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 24m

$119

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 May 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 21, 2026.

The most flights from C01 to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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

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 May 21, 2026.
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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 18 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 Frontier fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 6h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Columbus and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 155 mi.

  • 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.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (93%), Republic Airways (93%) or Korean Air (92%) 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 $143. While the most popular route (Columbus - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $299 on average, our data indicates $486 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?

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

  • 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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