Cheap flights from DTW to CAE (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Columbia Metropolitan)

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Cheap Flights from DTW to CAE starting at $267 One Way, $335 Round Trip

Prices starting at $335 for return flights and $267 for one-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
DTW
Detroit
CAE
Columbia
$335 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Detroit to Columbia, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $335 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
DTW
Detroit
CAE
Columbia
$340 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Detroit to Columbia, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $340 found 4 days ago
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
DTW
Detroit
CAE
Columbia
$344 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Detroit to Columbia, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $344 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
DTW
Detroit
CAE
Columbia
$349 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Detroit to Columbia, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $349 found 2 days ago
Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 28
DTW
Detroit
CAE
Columbia
$349 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jun 26 from Detroit to Columbia, returning Sun, Jun 28, priced at $349 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

2.5 out of 5
2245 Airport Blvd Cayce SC
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$108 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cayce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing room and very friendly staff

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$88 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$94 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (854 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$53 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The room smell horrible the staff at the front desk was not kind at all will never go back to this place

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Columbia

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$53 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The room smell horrible the staff at the front desk was not kind at all will never go back to this place

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$114 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I specifically booked the hotel because of the airport shuttle, however I was unaware it ran from 8am to 8pm. My flights did not align with that time frame. So I never used the shuttle.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$120 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$129 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
No breakfast included. Shower was not clean (hair on walls). Could not use fridge in room as it would not open in the cabinet.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Columbia Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$120 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$129 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
No breakfast included. Shower was not clean (hair on walls). Could not use fridge in room as it would not open in the cabinet.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$114 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I specifically booked the hotel because of the airport shuttle, however I was unaware it ran from 8am to 8pm. My flights did not align with that time frame. So I never used the shuttle.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$53 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The room smell horrible the staff at the front desk was not kind at all will never go back to this place

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Columbia Hotels

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$53 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The room smell horrible the staff at the front desk was not kind at all will never go back to this place

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$63 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
This place is extremely run down and dirty. There were stains on the walls, sheets, and floors. The pictures looked like it was newly renovated. DON’T BE FOOLED. After we checked in and saw the room, we immediately left and booked a room elsewhere. I could not even imagine getting into the bed. I ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$88 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$94 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (854 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Columbia

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$73 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$114 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I specifically booked the hotel because of the airport shuttle, however I was unaware it ran from 8am to 8pm. My flights did not align with that time frame. So I never used the shuttle.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$53 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The room smell horrible the staff at the front desk was not kind at all will never go back to this place

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DTW to CAE Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DTW Address & GPS
Address:
1 Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit MI, 48242
United States
IATA Code:
DTW
Longitude:
-83.356048
Latitude:
42.207808
Time Zone:
America/New_York
CAE Address & GPS
Address:
125-A Summer Lake
Columbia SC, 29170
United States
IATA Code:
CAE
Longitude:
-81.119497
Latitude:
33.938804
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Metro Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Traveling from DTW to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) means you'll need to switch planes. But hey — it's not all doom and gloom. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico offer flights with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Detroit Metro Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Jetting from DTW to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will take a minimum of 3 hours and 38 minutes. Treat yourself to a wine and read a few magazines — this is a great opportunity to take some time out.
How many hours flight from Metro Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
It usually takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes to go from DTW to CAE. Breeze through this medium-haul journey by watching TV and listening to podcasts. Alternatively, why not catch up on some rest?
What airlines have the most flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
For now, you can't fly nonstop from Detroit to Columbia. However, you will be able to book a flight with one or more stops. There's always a silver lining — use the time to stretch your travel-weary legs or sit down for a nice coffee!

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