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$125+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:39 pm
OMA
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CMH
1 stop3h 59m
Delta
Wed 8/56:35 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:39 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop3h 59m
Delta
Thu 8/67:05 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:24 pm
CID
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CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Tue 7/77:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:55 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 8/77:54 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/14:24 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Wed 7/87:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/214:19 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 7/287:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:03 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Fri 7/108:59 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/68:15 pm
OMA
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CMH
1 stop17h 12m
Frontier
Mon 8/103:22 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 7/57:54 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop3h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:22 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 7/115:55 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:20 am
DSM
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CMH
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Mon 9/1410:53 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:25 am
OMA
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CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Sat 8/81:35 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$287

Find flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$221
(Delta)

One-way from

$125
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$374
From Iowa to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/21

12:09 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbus

Tue 7/28

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$261

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/25

6:02 am-2:18 pm

2 stops7h 16m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

5:20 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 02m

$306

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Columbus

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$311

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/29

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Columbus

Tue 9/1

5:20 am-10:34 am

1 stop6h 14m

$331

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/28

8:07 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:55 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$350

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

5:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Columbus

Sat 7/4

7:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$353

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/6

3:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 00m

Columbus

Mon 8/10

7:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$356

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/24

7:55 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbus

Mon 9/28

6:01 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$359

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

6:37 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 07m

Columbus

Sun 7/19

7:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 13m

$362

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

7:17 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 14m

$362

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Columbus?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Columbus in 5h 19m. Fly via Delta, Frontier, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 478 mi between Iowa and Columbus. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Columbus one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $128 and United Airlines from $150 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Columbus?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Columbus are Des Moines - Columbus, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbus and Cedar Rapids - Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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