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$80+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Columbus (CMH)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CMH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/319:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amCMH - DTW
1 stop25h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/319:20 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Sun 1/411:00 amCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/16$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/244:06 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 05mDelta
Wed 12/315:51 pmCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/16$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/319:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:13 pmCMH - DTW
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:20 pmDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Sun 12/216:30 amCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/17$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/299:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amCMH - DTW
1 stop25h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/245:30 amDTW - CMH
1 stop28h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:07 pmCMH - DTW
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$443
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2410:38 amDTW - CMH
3 stops30h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/3111:14 amCMH - DTW
2 stops20h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/188:35 amDTW - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Sat 12/206:30 amCMH - DTW
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/16$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/279:28 pmDTW - CMH
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amCMH - DTW
1 stop25h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$474

Find flight deals from Detroit to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Columbus (CMH). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Columbus 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

12:15 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbus

Fri 1/23

12:03 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$151

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

8:25 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

8:10 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

5:33 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 59m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

2:51 pm-8:07 am

1 stop17h 16m

$200

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

11:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

5:45 am-10:08 pm

2 stops16h 23m

$210

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

12:15 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbus

Fri 1/23

12:03 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$213

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

11:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Columbus

Fri 1/30

5:45 am-10:08 pm

2 stops16h 23m

$217

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

8:35 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Columbus

Fri 1/23

2:08 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$249

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

10:50 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:25 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$249

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

9:28 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Columbus

Mon 1/5

8:02 pm-8:07 am

1 stop12h 05m

$259

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

7:08 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:06 am-10:08 pm

2 stops16h 02m

$262

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Columbus

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 Detroit to Columbus 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 Detroit-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Columbus 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 Detroit-Columbus 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 Detroit to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Columbus Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Columbus Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Columbus Airport, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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 Detroit to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    For a flight from Detroit to Columbus, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.6 mi from the center of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 11 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 1 airline has flights to Columbus from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and Spirit Airlines fly from Detroit to Columbus Airport in about 1h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 13m. The distance from Detroit to Columbus Airport is about 155 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($199), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Columbus Airport. This flight start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Columbus 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 Detroit to Columbus Airport on time: Korean Air (78%), Endeavor Airlines (77%), Republic Airways (76%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Columbus Airport is generally $304, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Columbus), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Columbus?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Columbus 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 Detroit to Columbus

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