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$248+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia (DTW - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CAE
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$399
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:20 pmDTW - CAE
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/228:24 pmCAE - DTW
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:45 amDTW - CAE
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/302:53 pmCAE - DTW
2 stops8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:50 pmDTW - CAE
2 stops8h 09mDelta
Sun 1/51:12 pmCAE - DTW
2 stops5h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,505

Find flights from Detroit to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/7

10:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$248

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

8:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/21

5:06 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$253

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/7

11:48 am-9:21 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/10

6:15 am-6:34 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$333

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/27

5:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$374

DetroitColumbia

DTW - CAE

DTWCAE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/27

6:00 am-9:54 am

2 stops27h 54m

$673

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Deals found on 12/17

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $253, and United Airlines, from $333. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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