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

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155 mi airlines 71/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 38m ago
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DL3995
DL Delta
CR9
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:51 AM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL5283
DL Delta
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT TM
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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DL5303
DL Delta
CR7
12:29 PM
EDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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DL5298
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:04 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AF2096
AF Air France
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:04 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AF2706
AF Air France
E75
4:02 PM
EDT TM
5:13 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL5762
DL Delta
E75S
4:02 PM
EDT TM
5:13 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL5838
DL Delta
E70
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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AM3090
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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AM3044
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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AM3211
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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DL5336
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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DL5339
DL Delta
CR9
10:58 PM
EDT TM
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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AM3622
AM Aeromexi
CR9
10:58 PM
EDT TM
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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AF2607
AF Air France
CR9
10:59 PM
EDT TM
12:05 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
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DL4631
DL Delta
CR9
10:59 PM
EDT TM
12:05 AM+1
EDT
1h 6m
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DL5271
DL Delta
CR9
6:07 AM
EDT
7:19 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AM3462
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT
7:27 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL5285
DL Delta
CR9
6:25 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL5812
DL Delta
E75S
8:10 AM
EDT TM
9:19 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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DL3995
DL Delta
CR9
10:32 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL5283
DL Delta
CR9
2:07 PM
EDT
3:19 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL5303
DL Delta
CR7
2:11 PM
EDT TM
3:19 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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AF2847
AF Air France
CR9
2:11 PM
EDT
3:19 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL5862
DL Delta
E75
6:03 PM
EDT
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AF2877
AF Air France
E75
6:03 PM
EDT
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AF2776
AF Air France
E75
6:06 PM
EDT
7:19 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL5849
DL Delta
E75S
7:41 PM
EDT TM
8:38 PM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Columbus
4 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 155 mi 1h 1m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 48 CR7, CR9, E70, E75S 1h01-1h11 76% SkyTeam
AF Air France 14 CR9, E75 1h06-1h11 76% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 9 CR9 1h01-1h02 76% SkyTeam
NK Spirit Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AF
E75S Embraer E175 STD – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (71 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to CMH direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,759
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → CMH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
79%
Return
CMH → DTW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
155 mi / 249 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 11m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 249 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights71 out / 79 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 11m. The route covers 155 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CMH. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, IND, LEX, CVG, MKE, ROC, TYS, HPN, MEM, AGS, YUL, OKC, MLB, FRG, MCI, PBI, YYC, YYZ, BWI, ATL, ORD, CLT, JAX, IAD, BNA, EWR, BOS, STL, LGA, PHL, MSP, FLL, MCO, PIT, CHS, DFW, DCA, BDL, MDW, TPA, MIA, JFK, DEN, RSW, AUS, IAH, SAV, PHX, SFO, SRQ, LAX, LAS, SAN, RDU, SEA, SBN, SLC and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 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).