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$81+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Detroit (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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DTT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/273:08 pmCMH - DTW
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:58 amDTW - CMH
1 stop23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/134:18 pmCMH - DTW
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/179:39 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2610:29 amCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Sat 11/298:35 amDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/29$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/278:30 amCMH - DTW
2 stops11h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/45:50 amDTW - CMH
2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$266
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/84:18 pmCMH - DTW
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/107:17 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$306

Cheap 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 (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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Detroit that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/27

3:08 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

11:58 am-11:51 am

1 stop23h 53m

$191

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/13

4:18 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

9:39 pm-8:47 am

1 stop11h 08m

$200

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/27

3:08 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

5:50 am-10:14 pm

2 stops16h 24m

$223

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 11/26

10:29 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

8:35 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/27

8:05 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

12:20 pm-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$229

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 11/26

10:29 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

10:55 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$229

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Thu 11/20

3:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$88

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$91

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Sat 1/31

2:49 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$103

ColumbusDetroit

CMH - DTW

CMHDTW

Columbus

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-5:16 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$105

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Detroit 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 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

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

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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Detroit 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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Columbus Airport to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Detroit. 1 airline have flights to All airports from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Detroit will take you 6h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 155 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $199, Delta will fly you from Columbus Airport to Detroit and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Delta is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to Detroit are Aeromexico (95%), Korean Air (93%) and SkyWest Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Detroit? While on average our users pay $625, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Columbus - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $199.

  • 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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