Cheap Flights from Detroit to Columbia
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Columbia
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Columbia? 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 Detroit to Columbia 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 Detroit to Columbia for specific travel dates.
2026-12-08
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-09
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-11
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-08
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-09
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-10
DTW - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
Detroit to Columbia flight facts
Distance
584 mi
940 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbia is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Bush Field · Bush Field is 63 mi from Columbia
Flights Detroit - Charlotte · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Detroit - Greenville · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Detroit - Charleston · Charleston is 95 mi from Columbia
Flights Detroit - Savannah · Savannah is 125 mi from Columbia
Flights Detroit - Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach is 127 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Columbia
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop
From 19,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop
From 19,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-11
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop
From 19,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop
From 21,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
DTW - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Columbia 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 Detroit to Columbia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Columbia.
Detroit and Columbia are about 584 miles (940 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 584-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbia is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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