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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 Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 17m door to door (145 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 17m
Detroit to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
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 Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:30 DTT09:10 ATL0h 50m connection10:00 ATL10:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
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DTT Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:00 DTT07:32 CLT2h 13m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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DTT Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat11:00 DTT11:14 ORD2h 01m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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DTT New York (LGA) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sun09:00 DTT10:26 LGA2h 04m connection12:30 LGA14:21 CAEDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
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DTT Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun08:45 DTT10:02 IAD2h 58m connection13:00 IAD14:20 CAEDelta Air Lines + CommutAir
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DTT Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Fri21:30 DTT22:48 PHL11h 27m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEDelta Air Lines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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
- 943 km586 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Detroit
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → CAE
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 Atlanta, Charlotte and 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 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 943 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Columbia?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).





