Cheap Flights from Columbus to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
CMH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
CMH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
CMH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
CMH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
CMH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
CMH - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Columbus to Detroit flight facts
Distance
155 mi
249 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Detroit is in the same time zone as Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - Detroit · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Cincinnati - Detroit · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne is 128 mi from Detroit
Flights Fort Wayne - Detroit · Fort Wayne is 139 mi from Columbus
Flights Pittsburgh - Detroit · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Lexington KY - Detroit · Lexington KY is 164 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
CMH - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
CMH - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 35,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
CMH - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 35,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
CMH - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 35,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
CMH - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 35,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
CMH - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 35,100 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Detroit.
Columbus and Detroit are about 155 miles (249 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 155-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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