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$87+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Detroit
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:45 amCMH - DTW
1 stop14h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/19:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3112:00 pmCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Thu 1/19:20 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/9$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/266:30 amCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Sat 12/279:20 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/9$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:00 amCMH - DTW
1 stop25h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/299:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/265:35 pmCMH - DTW
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2710:27 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/195:35 pmCMH - DTW
2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/122:06 pmCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Sun 12/1412:20 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/9$399

Find flight deals from Columbus to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 1/7

11:14 am-5:09 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:13 pm-10:48 am

1 stop16h 35m

$176

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 1/7

5:45 am-5:03 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:13 pm-10:48 am

1 stop16h 35m

$192

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 3/21

10:35 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

10:15 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$199

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 1/9

8:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$199

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 2/13

8:00 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

10:50 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 1/8

10:28 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$199

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 1/8

8:39 am-10:44 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:13 pm-10:48 am

1 stop16h 35m

$222

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Fri 1/9

10:40 am-10:20 am

2 stops23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:36 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 04m

$241

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

9:20 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$259

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 1/8

5:45 am-11:41 pm

3 stops17h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:36 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 04m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 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?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Detroit airport from Columbus. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Columbus Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 155 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $199 on this airline. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on time: Korean Air (98%), Endeavor Airlines (94%), SkyWest Airlines (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $125. On average you can expect to pay $590. The most popular route, (Columbus - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $184.

  • 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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DeltaCheapest$199Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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