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Flights from Detroit to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 14m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 14m
Detroit to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey4h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat17:15 DTT17:27 ORD2h 03m connection19:30 ORD20:29 COUDelta Air Lines + Envoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 867 km538 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hColumbia vs Detroit
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → COU
Flights from Detroit to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 867 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Columbia?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Detroit.





