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6:18 pm - 7:37 amDTW-CMH
13h 19m1 stop
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4:18 pm - 7:43 amCMH-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
$184Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
8:35 am - 9:49 amDTW-CMH
1h 14mnonstop
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6:10 am - 7:21 amCMH-DTW
1h 11mnonstop
$199Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 1:43 pmDTW-CMH
25h 19m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 12:03 pmCMH-DTW
19h 33m1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:37 amDTW-CMH
10h 47m1 stop
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12:51 pm - 8:16 amCMH-DTW
19h 25m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:08 pmDTW-CMH
8h 23m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:06 amCMH-DTW
19h 01m1 stop
$373United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:30 amDTW-CMH
5h 05m1 stop
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6:40 am - 11:50 amCMH-DTW
5h 10m1 stop
$431Southwest
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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1:15 pm - 7:25 pmDTW-CMH
6h 10m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 10:15 pmCMH-DTW
4h 00m1 stop
$436Southwest
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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1:40 pm - 10:18 pmDTW-CMH
8h 38m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:35 pmCMH-DTW
11h 20m1 stop
$583American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:24 pmDTW-CMH
9h 09m1 stop
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12:14 pm - 10:16 pmCMH-DTW
10h 02m1 stop
$592American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:44 pmDTW-CMH
17h 44m1 stop
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10:30 am - 10:15 pmCMH-DTW
11h 45m2 stops
$699United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Columbus

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to Columbus flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 29
DTW6:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 19m
1 stop
CMH7:37 amColumbus
Nov 5
CMH4:18 pmColumbus
15h 25m
1 stop
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Oct 15
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 47m
1 stop
CMH7:37 amColumbus
Oct 22
CMH8:19 pmColumbus
11h 54m
1 stop
DTW8:13 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Oct 15
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 47m
1 stop
CMH7:37 amColumbus
Oct 22
CMH8:42 amColumbus
16h 03m
2 stops
DTW12:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Columbus

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United Airlines
Oct 28
DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 23m
1 stop
CMH2:08 pmColumbus
Nov 4
CMH3:05 pmColumbus
19h 01m
1 stop
DTW10:06 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United Airlines
Oct 28
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 44m
1 stop
CMH11:44 pmColumbus
Nov 4
CMH10:30 amColumbus
11h 45m
2 stops
DTW10:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United Airlines
Oct 9
DTW2:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 54m
1 stop
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
Oct 11
CMH6:00 amColumbus
12h 57m
1 stop
DTW6:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

6:18 pm-7:37 am

1 stop13h 19m

Columbus

Wed 11/5

4:18 pm-7:43 am

1 stop15h 25m

$184

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

8:35 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Columbus

Fri 11/28

6:10 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

12:24 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Columbus

Fri 11/7

4:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$200

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

8:50 pm-7:37 am

1 stop10h 47m

Columbus

Fri 10/24

12:51 pm-8:16 am

1 stop19h 25m

$201

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

5:45 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Columbus

Tue 11/4

3:05 pm-10:06 am

1 stop19h 01m

$373

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

5:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 05m

Columbus

Sat 11/1

6:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

$431

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

1:15 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Columbus

Sat 11/1

6:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$436

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

1:40 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Columbus

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$583

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-3:24 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Columbus

Tue 11/4

12:14 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$592

DetroitColumbus

DTW - CMH

DTWCMH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Columbus

Tue 11/4

10:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$699

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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 $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 in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $427 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $517.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Columbus flight route?

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Fastest flight time

1h 00m

Direct flights

Mon, 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, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Columbus: Columbus (CMH)
  • 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.

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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
7.9
7,961 reviews
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