Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Detroit.
Flights from DTW to CMH start from 08:30 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 21:45 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 41 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DTW to CMH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Columbus (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to CMH flights, with 79.37% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTW and CMH:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight is RM657. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM776. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DTW to CMH by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Pick up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Columbus based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to CMH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Indianapolis, about 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.