Cheap flights from Detroit to Columbus from $63

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6:05 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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CMH
23h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 4:53 pm
CMH
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DTW
22h 53m
1 stop
$126Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 16
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6:15 am - 5:12 pm
DTW
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CMH
10h 57m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 4:40 pm
CMH
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DTW
22h 33m
1 stop
$146Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Aug 4
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6:30 am - 5:10 pm
DTW
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CMH
10h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 12:39 am
CMH
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DTW
6h 34m
1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
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6:05 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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CMH
23h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 pm - 5:13 pm
CMH
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DTW
44h 25m
2 stops
$195Frontier
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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6:30 am - 5:10 pm
DTW
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CMH
10h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 7:52 am
CMH
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DTW
13h 47m
1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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6:50 am - 5:10 pm
DTW
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CMH
10h 20m
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6:05 pm - 12:39 am
CMH
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DTW
6h 34m
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$200Frontier
Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 12
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6:20 am - 5:35 pm
DTW
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CMH
11h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:53 pm
CMH
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DTW
22h 53m
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$201Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 16
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8:57 am - 5:12 pm
DTW
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CMH
8h 15m
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6:07 pm - 4:40 pm
CMH
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DTW
22h 33m
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$204Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Aug 4
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1:59 pm - 5:48 pm
DTW
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CMH
27h 49m
2 stops
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6:05 pm - 7:52 am
CMH
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DTW
13h 47m
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$209Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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6:05 pm - 5:10 pm
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CMH
23h 05m
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1:37 pm - 12:36 pm
CMH
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DTW
22h 59m
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$219Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18

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Frontier flights from Detroit to Columbus

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Frontier
Jun 3
DTW6:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 05m
1 stop
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
Jun 16
CMH6:00 pmColumbus
22h 53m
1 stop
DTW4:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$126
Frontier
May 18
DTW6:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 05m
1 stop
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
May 25
CMH8:48 pmColumbus
44h 25m
2 stops
DTW5:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$195
Frontier
May 10
DTW6:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 20m
1 stop
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
May 12
CMH6:05 pmColumbus
6h 34m
1 stop
DTW12:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$200

Delta flights from Detroit to Columbus

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Columbus flight tickets
Delta
Jun 5
DTW12:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 04m
CMH1:25 pmColumbus
Jun 7
CMH8:04 amColumbus
1h 11m
DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$259
Delta
May 18
DTW10:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 02m
CMH11:52 pmColumbus
May 25
CMH8:10 amColumbus
1h 09m
DTW9:19 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$279
Delta
May 14
DTW10:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 02m
CMH11:52 pmColumbus
May 17
CMH8:10 amColumbus
1h 09m
DTW9:19 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$299

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DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

6:00 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$126

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/14

6:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Columbus

Tue 8/4

6:07 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 33m

$146

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

6:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Columbus

Tue 5/12

6:05 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 34m

$182

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

8:48 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$195

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

6:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

6:05 pm-7:52 am

1 stop13h 47m

$199
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DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/10

6:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Columbus

Tue 5/12

6:05 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 34m

$200

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

6:20 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

6:00 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$201

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/14

8:57 am-5:12 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbus

Tue 8/4

6:07 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 33m

$204

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

1:59 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

6:05 pm-7:52 am

1 stop13h 47m

$209

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

1:37 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$219

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbus?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Columbus is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $299. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $697. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbus?

Flying to Columbus from Detroit in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $399 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $489.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Columbus flight route?

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Fastest flight time

1h 02m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Columbus

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit to Columbus takes 1h 02m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Columbus on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 2 airports in Columbus. From Detroit there are direct flights to Columbus (CMH).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Columbus

  • How far is Detroit to Columbus by plane?

    The distance between Detroit and Columbus is about 163.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 02m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Columbus?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Columbus are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Columbus?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Columbus.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Columbus trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Columbus

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DeltaPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,430 reviews
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