Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your DTW to CAE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and CAE:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight is $607. A return ticket is currently $446. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to CAE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport reach their destination on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CAE:
Follow your own route with a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience more of Columbia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Columbia Metropolitan Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Columbia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Columbia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DTW to CAE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Columbia. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another well-known destination in United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No journey is complete without seeing NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.