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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → OSU
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
OSU → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
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–OSU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Columbus route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: OSU
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to OSU flights.
Yes, return flights from OSU to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.