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$173+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/225:17 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Mon 5/255:50 pm
CAE
-
MLI
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
CAE
2 stops20h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/53:12 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:45 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 3/284:12 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 4/33:50 pm
CID
-
CAE
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 4/68:11 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/81:25 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:20 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/256:25 am
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 4/298:12 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:00 am
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:35 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:52 pm
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops9h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 4/293:25 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/13:57 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 4/48:11 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:28 am
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops11h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:35 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:17 pm
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops7h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2310:31 am
CAE
-
OMA
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 3/253:00 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 3/2811:03 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$329

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 March 13, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$577
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One-way flight from Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Fri 4/3

3:50 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/6

8:11 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 02m

$309

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

7:11 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/7

3:26 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$309

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

6:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$311

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/4

6:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$314

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/17

8:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

5:35 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$315

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/14

3:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$335

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/26

3:57 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/30

8:11 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 04m

$349

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/1

3:57 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/4

8:11 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 04m

$351

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 4/3

5:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/13

5:47 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$359

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/18

10:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$361

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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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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?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 6h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. There are 952 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?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Columbia consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbia Metropolitan, Cedar Rapids - Columbia Metropolitan or Moline Quad-City - Columbia Metropolitan as they are the most popular.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbia

Discover the top 3 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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