Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for DTW→CMH. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles + $16.52 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 15,000 miles + $19.47 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 21,000 points + $5.60 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
Data as of
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Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH) at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- To
- John Glenn Columbus International, Columbus, Ohio, United States (CMH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Columbus (CMH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 5,000 pts + $16.52 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 299 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $19.47 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 305 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,000 pts + $16.52 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $19.47 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 5,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 21,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 305 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 15,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 29,500 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 15,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (26 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | — | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)Questions about award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)
What's the lowest Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles + $16.52 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Sep 27, 2026, 15:36 UTC). In business class, 15,000 miles + $19.47 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Sep 27, 2026, 15:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first class 313 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 299 dates, first class 305 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 5,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (CMH)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 5,000 miles with Flying Blue (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 15,000 miles with Flying Blue (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.