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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Columbia?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Columbia as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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.

$238+ Flights from Iowa to Columbia

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Iowa to Columbia flights typically cost between $275 and $633 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $262 on American Airlines (Jan 24-Jan 31).

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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.

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

Fri 12/195:34 amDSM - CAE

1 stop5h 34mDelta

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$344

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1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

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$369

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1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 12/3110:40 amCAE - OMA

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1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$510

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 1/1712:15 pmOMA - CAE

1 stop6h 10mDelta

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1 stop4h 30mDelta

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$238

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Last-minute flights from Iowa to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Columbia. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/255:33 pmMLI - CAE

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Mon 12/296:20 amCAE - MLI

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$288

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Deal found 12/11

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Deal found 12/10

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1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$269

One-way flights from Iowa to Columbia
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Sun 1/255:16 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$249

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1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$352

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$454

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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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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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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?
When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Columbia consider Des Moines - Columbia Metropolitan, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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?
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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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