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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Detroit (CAE - DTT)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DTT
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Detroit

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 April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/206:20 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 6/67:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 5/98:12 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/176:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/245:45 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/136:42 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop14h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:05 pm
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops46h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 6/243:26 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:23 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 stop29h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/245:45 am
DTW
-
CAE
2 stops12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 6/910:10 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Wed 6/178:25 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/8$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/22:20 pm
CAE
-
DTW
2 stops9h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/99:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 5/67:38 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 5/136:00 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/205:50 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Fri 6/58:30 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 4/215:38 am
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Sat 4/252:05 pm
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 6/131:47 pm
CAE
-
DTW
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Wed 6/178:25 am
DTW
-
CAE
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/8$341

Find 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 (DTT). 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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(KAYAK)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$575
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Detroit (DTT)
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Detroit (DTT)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/24

3:26 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

5:23 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$307

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/9

10:10 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/17

8:25 am-1:02 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$315

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/8

6:01 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

6:20 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$358
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/16

10:31 am-2:34 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

6:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

$402

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/24

2:29 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:50 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$402

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/23

7:45 pm-9:57 am

2 stops14h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$492

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

10:35 am-11:51 pm

2 stops13h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-1:46 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$498

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-3:37 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-2:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$503
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/4

4:12 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$249

ColumbiaDetroit

CAE - DTW

CAEDTW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/16

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$279

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Deals found on 4/9

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Detroit?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit (average of $71). Flying from Columbia to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Detroit?

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 April 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Detroit, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,392 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,392 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Detroit in just under 4h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. The distance from Columbia to Detroit is about 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 round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbia to Detroit round-trip from $140. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Detroit (average of $71). Flying from Columbia to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$140Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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