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Cheap flights from Detroit to Columbus from $77

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Spirit Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:29 amDTW-CMH
10h 39m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 3:22 pmCMH-DTW
17h 44m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
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4:58 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-CMH
19h 07m1 stop
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8:42 am - 3:14 pmCMH-DTW
6h 32m1 stop
$169
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:29 amDTW-CMH
10h 39m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 7:49 amCMH-DTW
10h 11m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:29 amDTW-CMH
10h 39m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 7:49 amCMH-DTW
10h 11m1 stop
$184Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Sep 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 7:53 pmDTW-CMH
10h 41m1 stop
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5:15 am - 10:53 pmCMH-DTW
17h 38m2 stops
$194Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Sep 27
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6:00 am - 7:46 pmDTW-CMH
13h 46m1 stop
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8:19 pm - 8:13 amCMH-DTW
11h 54m1 stop
$197
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
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8:46 am - 9:53 amDTW-CMH
1h 07mnonstop
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2:12 pm - 3:19 pmCMH-DTW
1h 07mnonstop
$199Delta
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 11
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 9:15 amDTW-CMH
3h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 11:20 pmCMH-DTW
6h 30m1 stop
$251Southwest
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Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 19
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 11:58 pmDTW-CMH
1h 03mnonstop
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6:25 am - 7:32 amCMH-DTW
1h 07mnonstop
$259Delta
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 2
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5:30 pm - 12:05 amDTW-CMH
6h 35m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:40 pmCMH-DTW
3h 40m1 stop
$323Southwest
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 2

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Columbus

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Spirit Airlines
Sep 8
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 39m
1 stop
CMH7:29 amColumbus
Sep 10
CMH9:38 pmColumbus
17h 44m
1 stop
DTW3:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$161
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 12
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 39m
1 stop
CMH7:29 amColumbus
Sep 21
CMH9:38 pmColumbus
10h 11m
1 stop
DTW7:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$177
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 26
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 39m
1 stop
CMH7:29 amColumbus
Sep 27
CMH9:38 pmColumbus
10h 11m
1 stop
DTW7:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$184
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Southwest flights from Detroit to Columbus

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Southwest
Sep 14
DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 35m
1 stop
CMH9:15 amColumbus
Sep 19
CMH4:50 pmColumbus
6h 30m
1 stop
DTW11:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$251
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Southwest
Nov 21
DTW5:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 35m
1 stop
CMH12:05 amColumbus
Dec 2
CMH7:00 pmColumbus
3h 40m
1 stop
DTW10:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$323
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Southwest
Nov 21
DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 50m
1 stop
CMH10:15 pmColumbus
Dec 2
CMH9:00 amColumbus
8h 50m
2 stops
DTW5:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$334
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DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

8:50 pm-7:29 am

1 stop10h 39m

Columbus

Wed 9/10

9:38 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$161

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

4:58 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Columbus

Sat 10/11

8:42 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$169

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

8:50 pm-7:29 am

1 stop10h 39m

Columbus

Sun 9/21

9:38 pm-7:49 am

1 stop10h 11m

$177

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

8:50 pm-7:29 am

1 stop10h 39m

Columbus

Sat 9/27

9:38 pm-7:49 am

1 stop10h 11m

$184

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

9:12 am-7:53 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Columbus

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-10:53 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$194

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-7:46 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Columbus

Sun 10/19

8:19 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 54m

$197

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

8:46 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Columbus

Sat 10/11

2:12 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$199

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/14

5:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbus

Fri 9/19

4:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$251

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

10:55 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Columbus

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$259

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

5:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Tue 12/2

7:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$323

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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 $289. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $602. 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 at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $369 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $409.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Columbus flight route?

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Best Price Found

$77

Fastest flight time

1h 01m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in Columbus

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Columbus from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $77. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Columbus found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $161.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Columbus takes 1h 01m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Columbus on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Delta.
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 01m.

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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 $239Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,985 reviews
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