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$278+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
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 April 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/2211:23 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 8/292:29 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/312:35 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
Wed 6/105:35 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 5/165:30 am
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 41m
Delta
Wed 5/206:40 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 6/205:17 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Tue 7/75:35 am
CAE
-
MLI
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/25:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 7/75:40 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/146:41 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Mon 5/187:17 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 8/67:01 am
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 58m
Delta
Tue 8/1110:10 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/145:45 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Mon 5/185:38 am
CAE
-
CID
2 stops6h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/276:41 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Mon 6/17:17 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/224:48 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 5/247:03 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/226:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 11/1410:06 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 11/215:18 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$367

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 April 23, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$361
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 23, 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

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

5:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/29

2:29 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$290
Quickest round-trip

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/16

5:30 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/20

6:40 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

$315

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/16

6:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/20

8:12 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 10m

$315

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/6

7:01 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/11

5:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$315

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/20

5:17 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/7

5:35 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 47m

$325

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

5:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/7

5:40 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$326

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/25

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 41m

$365

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/26

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 41m

$365

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops7h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/1

5:27 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$370

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/3

12:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/7

5:35 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 08m

$379

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $242). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 4h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 29m. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $242). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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