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

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Columbus to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
148 mi 0h 53m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OSU and DTW, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OSU to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
20
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~2h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric OSU→DTW CMH→DTW DAY→DTW
Distance from OSU – 11 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 2
Weekly flights 0 158 1
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 6m 1h 15m
Columbus (CMH) to Detroit flights · Dayton (DAY) to Detroit flights · Akron (CAK) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
148 mi / 238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OSU–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance148 mi / 238 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 0h 53m. The route covers 148 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MDW, MKE, CVG, IAD, GSO, CLT, PHL, MEM, BDL, BOS, MCO, TPA, SRQ, RSW, PBI, AUS, PSP, LAS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, DAY and CAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OSU to DTW

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to DTW ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMH. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Akron (CAK).