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$238+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/255:33 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:20 amCAE - MLI
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/195:34 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Sun 12/2110:56 amCAE - DSM
2 stops10h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/9$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/113:17 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:24 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/113:56 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:24 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amMLI - CAE
2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:38 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:21 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/213:57 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/251:55 pmOMA - CAE
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3110:40 amCAE - OMA
2 stops13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:07 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/217:59 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/256:15 amOMA - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:05 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/2412:56 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:09 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$494
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:16 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop12h 00mAllegiant Air
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop9h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/11$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/201:56 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:09 amCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$510

Find flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$556
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
From Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Columbia 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbia that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

12:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$238

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/23

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

5:07 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/23

3:41 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

6:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$249

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/14

12:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$259

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$259

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

4:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

6:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$262

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/14

5:22 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

10:10 am-5:49 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$264

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/14

12:14 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

11:59 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$264

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

10:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

6:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$269

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/8

3:45 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/22

9:10 am-4:54 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $166). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 Columbia?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Iowa?

    For a flight from Iowa to Columbia, you will be flying into Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Columbia?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 5h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 59m. There are 794 mi between Iowa and Columbia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Columbia 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 Columbia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $166). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Columbia. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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