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Fri, May 1
Columbus CMHDetroit DTW
£76
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Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHDetroit DTW
£87
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Sun, May 3
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£88
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Mon, May 4
Columbus LCKDetroit DTW
£91
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Columbus CMHDetroit DTW
£99
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Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHDetroit DTW
£135
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Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 5
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£147
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Mon, May 4 – Wed, May 6
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£181
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Mon, May 4 – Thu, May 7
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£147

Average round-trip

£233

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

United Airlines

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$2 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$35-$60 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$60-$120 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

45-60 min

$12-$18 (to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended)

every 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Ann Arbor travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
251
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
BREEZE MXNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
15°C3°C
18 Apr
87%
22°C17°C
Sunday
12 Apr
26°C4°C
19 Apr
85%
13°C7°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
23°C16°C
20 Apr
9°C4°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
26°C17°C
21 Apr
11°C2°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
78%
21°C16°C
22 Apr
22°C8°C
Thursday
16 Apr
69%
22°C15°C
23 Apr
68%
20°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
21°C13°C
24 Apr
89%
7°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Detroit. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, BREEZE, and Allegiant Air. Columbus and Detroit have 251 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Detroit with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, BREEZE, Allegiant Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Detroit?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Detroit, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Detroit?
Traveling between Columbus and Detroit, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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What time do flights between Columbus and Detroit depart?
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