HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Columbia

$139+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$388
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
Search Deals
From Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
Search Deals
One-way flight from Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 November 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 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
Thu 1/87:10 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/134:05 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:49 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 1/47:59 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/103:17 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/145:24 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/116:30 amMLI - CAE
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1510:20 amCAE - MLI
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:09 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/1012:57 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:06 amCAE - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:47 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:28 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/105:07 amOMA - CAE
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Sun 12/146:38 amCAE - OMA
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/25$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 12/55:08 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 12/99:59 amCAE - MLI
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/23$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/108:00 amOMA - CAE
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/145:24 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/55:27 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/91:56 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$314

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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

10:16 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

5:06 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$249

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

1:56 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

10:10 am-4:24 pm

2 stops7h 14m

$254

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

11:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$259

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

4:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$274

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

1:56 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/4

7:59 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 38m

$274

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/15

10:20 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$279

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

3:17 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/14

5:24 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$279

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

3:47 pm-7:48 am

2 stops15h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:28 pm-10:19 am

2 stops16h 51m

$308

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/10

5:07 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/14

6:38 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 33m

$309

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/14

5:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/25

Showing 1-10 of 41 results
1
2
3
...
5

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $255). 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 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 44m. There are 861 mi between Iowa and Columbia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $239 and $271 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, Cedar Rapids - Columbia Metropolitan or Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Columbia?

Book flights to Columbia if you plan to visit one of these locations
West Columbia

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Iowa to Columbia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Charlotte flights
Newark to Charlotte flights
LaGuardia to Charlotte flights
Boston to Charlotte flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Charleston flights
LaGuardia to Charleston flights
O'Hare Intl to Charlotte flights
Newark to Charleston flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte flights
Boston to Charleston flights
Newark to Myrtle Beach flights
O'Hare Intl to Charleston flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Savannah flights
Dulles Intl to Charlotte flights
Denver to Charlotte flights
Boston to Savannah flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Myrtle Beach flights
Newark to Savannah flights
O'Hare Intl to Savannah flights
Philadelphia to Charlotte flights
Hobby to Charlotte flights
Baltimore to Charlotte flights
Seattle to Charlotte flights
LaGuardia to Myrtle Beach flights
LaGuardia to Savannah flights
Minneapolis to Charlotte flights
George Bush Intcntl to Charlotte flights
Los Angeles to Charlotte flights
Baltimore to Charleston flights
Cleveland to Charlotte flights
San Francisco to Charlotte flights
Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte flights
Midway to Charlotte flights
Dulles Intl to Savannah flights
Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach flights
Reagan-National to Savannah flights
Detroit to Charlotte flights
Reagan-National to Charleston flights
Minneapolis to Charleston flights
Orlando to Charlotte flights
Newark to Greenville flights
Detroit to Charleston flights
Minneapolis to Savannah flights
Dulles Intl to Charleston flights
Philadelphia to Charleston flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Charleston flights
LaGuardia to Greenville flights
Baltimore to Savannah flights
Love Field to Charlotte flights
Reagan-National to Charlotte flights

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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.