Detroit to Columbus (DTW–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–CMH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 155 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 48 | CR7, CR9, E70, E75S | 1h01-1h11 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 14 | CR9, E75 | 1h06-1h11 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 9 | CR9 | 1h01-1h02 | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→CMH | CLE→CMH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to CMH
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CMH ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (249 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 150 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).