Detroit to Columbus (DET–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 167 mi 0h 51m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DET and CMH, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DET to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 46m BWI ~3h 50m MSP ~4h 49m JFK ~5h 10m VNY ~9h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DET → CMH
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
Return
CMH → DET
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric DET→CMH DTW→CMH CLE→CMH
Distance from DET – 22 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 2
Weekly flights 1 71 1
Flight time 0h 51m 1h 1m 0h 46m
Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Columbus flights · Akron (CAK) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of DET with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DET: EDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
167 mi / 268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m.
Facts

DET–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance167 mi / 268 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DET to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 0h 51m. The route covers 167 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DET to CMH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, BWI, MSP, JFK and VNY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, CLE and CAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DET to CMH

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DET to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DET to CMH ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 167 miles (268 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and Akron (CAK).