What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($162), Southwest ($197), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $77. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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

Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (95%) 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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

Flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $289.

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 17 flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 1 airline.

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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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 July 25, 2025.

Tue 9/239:38 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/68:50 pmDTW - CMH

1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/22

$162

Wed 8/204:05 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Thu 8/215:40 amDTW - CMH

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/23

$197

Thu 10/162:00 pmCMH - DTW

Nonstop1h 07mDelta

Tue 10/2110:15 amDTW - CMH

Nonstop1h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/24

$199

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Tue 9/239:38 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/68:50 pmDTW - CMH

1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/22

$162

Wed 8/204:05 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Thu 8/215:40 amDTW - CMH

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/23

$197

Thu 10/162:00 pmCMH - DTW

Nonstop1h 07mDelta

Tue 10/2110:15 amDTW - CMH

Nonstop1h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/24

$199

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Tue 7/295:05 amCMH - DTW

2 stops16h 58mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/305:30 amDTW - CMH

2 stops18h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/23

$245

Fri 8/16:40 amCMH - DTW

Nonstop1h 05mDelta

Sun 8/310:09 amDTW - CMH

Nonstop1h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/24

$499

Fri 8/110:34 amCMH - DTW

2 stops11h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/36:00 amDTW - CMH

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/24

$977

Tue 8/55:05 amCMH - DTW

2 stops9h 15mSpirit Airlines

Tue 8/59:22 pmDTW - CMH

2 stops22h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/22

$175

Wed 8/204:05 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Thu 8/215:40 amDTW - CMH

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/23

$197

Thu 8/218:10 amCMH - DTW

Nonstop1h 04mDelta

Sat 8/238:50 amDTW - CMH

Nonstop1h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/22

$199

One-way flights from Columbus to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

Wed 9/179:38 pmCMH - DTW

1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/24

$77

Sat 8/236:55 amCMH - DTW

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/23

$99

Thu 8/215:30 amCMH - DTW

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/22

$109

Tue 9/2311:44 amCMH - DTW

2 stops10h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/23

$145

Tue 8/1910:34 amCMH - DTW

1 stop11h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/23

$162

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CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 9/17

9:38 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

5:20 pm-7:29 am

1 stop14h 09m

$172

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 8/20

4:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

5:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 15m

$197

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 10/16

2:00 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

10:15 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$199

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 9/17

9:38 pm-8:24 am

1 stop10h 46m

$77

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 8/23

6:55 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$99

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Tue 9/23

11:44 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$145

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-10:22 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$162

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sun 8/24

8:45 pm-9:12 am

1 stop12h 27m

$197

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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 evening. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from C01 to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,967 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,880 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,233 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 17 flights from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 1 airline.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($162), Southwest ($197), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $77. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (95%) 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 $88. While the most popular route (Columbus - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $162 on average our data indicates $1,892 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Columbus to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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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 July 25, 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

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 July 25, 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

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