Cheap flights from Detroit to Columbus from $84

The cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Detroit is in September. 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 September, then book flights to Columbus from Detroit during February instead. Flights to Columbus in February, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $0.

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 $819. 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 morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $467 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $682.

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 16 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00PM, with 52% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Detroit and Columbus is 117 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.