Cheap flights from Detroit to Columbus from $79

The cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Detroit is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Columbus from Detroit during July instead. Flights to Columbus in July, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $264.

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Columbus is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $399. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $914. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus.

Flying to Columbus from Detroit in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $439 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $819.

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Columbus for the best Detroit - Columbus flight prices

The number of flights available between Detroit and Columbus is 3 per day as of November 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 50% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Detroit and Columbus is 27 per week as of November 2026. The most frequent departure day is Sun, with 67% of weekly flights leaving on this day.