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Spirit Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 11:57 pm
DTW
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CMH
13h 19m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 4:06 pm
CMH
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DTW
10h 00m1 stop
$199Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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CMH
27h 33m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 2:21 pm
CMH
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DTW
8h 15m1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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CMH
27h 33m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 am - 12:01 pm
CMH
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DTW
27h 22m2 stops
$212Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:05 pm
DTW
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CMH
1h 10mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 7:39 am
CMH
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DTW
1h 14mnonstop
$249Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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CMH
25h 12m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 10:08 pm
CMH
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DTW
16h 02m2 stops
$273Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:03 pm
DTW
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CMH
5h 28m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 11:56 pm
CMH
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DTW
12h 23m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:06 pm - 11:19 pm
DTW
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CMH
33h 13m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 10:08 pm
CMH
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DTW
16h 02m2 stops
$296Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
8:35 am - 9:49 am
DTW
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CMH
1h 14mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:39 am
CMH
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DTW
1h 09mnonstop
$299Delta
Fri, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 23
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
DTW
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CMH
9h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 5:25 pm
CMH
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DTW
8h 07m1 stop
$306American Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:03 pm
DTW
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CMH
5h 28m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 am - 12:14 am
CMH
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DTW
15h 35m2 stops
$315Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Columbus

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Spirit Airlines
Jan 7
DTW10:38 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 19m
1 stop
CMH11:57 pmColumbus
Jan 8
CMH6:06 amColumbus
10h 00m
1 stop
DTW4:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$199
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 19
DTW10:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 12m
2 stops
CMH11:19 pmColumbus
Jan 29
CMH6:06 amColumbus
16h 02m
2 stops
DTW10:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$273
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 19
DTW2:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 13m
3 stops
CMH11:19 pmColumbus
Jan 29
CMH6:06 amColumbus
16h 02m
2 stops
DTW10:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$296
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Delta flights from Detroit to Columbus

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Columbus flight tickets
Delta
Jan 19
DTW7:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 10m
CMH9:05 pmColumbus
Jan 29
CMH6:25 amColumbus
1h 14m
DTW7:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$249
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Delta
Dec 19
DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 14m
CMH9:49 amColumbus
Dec 23
CMH6:30 amColumbus
1h 09m
DTW7:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$299
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Delta
Dec 13
DTW1:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 08m
CMH2:35 pmColumbus
Dec 16
CMH10:29 amColumbus
1h 04m
DTW11:33 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$339
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DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

10:38 am-11:57 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Columbus

Thu 1/8

6:06 am-4:06 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$199

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

7:46 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop27h 33m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

6:06 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$203

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

7:46 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop27h 33m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:39 am-12:01 pm

2 stops27h 22m

$212

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

7:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

6:25 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$249

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

10:07 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

6:06 am-10:08 pm

2 stops16h 02m

$273

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

12:35 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbus

Sun 2/15

11:33 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$277

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

2:06 pm-11:19 pm

3 stops33h 13m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

6:06 am-10:08 pm

2 stops16h 02m

$296

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/19

8:35 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Columbus

Tue 12/23

6:30 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$299

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

9:18 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$306

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

12:35 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbus

Sun 2/15

8:39 am-12:14 am

2 stops15h 35m

$315

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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 $239. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $647. 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 00m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Columbus

1 airport
The fastest flight from Detroit to Columbus takes 1h 00m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Columbus on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Columbus: Columbus (CMH)
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  • 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 05m.

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    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.

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DeltaPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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