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$239+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

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Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$239
(United Airlines)

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March

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August

Average price

$388
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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 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:23 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Tue 12/165:34 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/11$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:00 amMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Tue 12/912:53 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/11$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/53:37 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/96:21 amCAE - MLI
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/2712:00 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Thu 12/47:59 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/13$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/275:10 amOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Wed 12/312:53 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/13$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/281:08 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop24h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/44:07 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop27h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/13$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/217:00 amDSM - CAE
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:49 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 11/198:02 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/309:40 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/135:43 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:21 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 11/255:10 amOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Fri 12/57:59 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/13$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/266:46 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:20 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/510:50 amMLI - CAE
2 stops7h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/910:00 amCAE - MLI
2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$344

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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 November 13, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

11:23 am-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/16

5:34 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 04m

$249

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/5

3:37 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/9

3:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$249

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/9

12:53 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$249

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

6:33 am-3:42 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$259

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

5:07 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$260

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

5:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/28

11:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$304

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

5:43 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

6:21 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$316

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 12/26

6:46 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

6:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 30m

$322

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

12:44 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops7h 24m

$324

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

9:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$334

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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 $266). 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.

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, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 4h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 30m. 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $239. Users have also found prices from $352 and $357 on Delta and American Airlines, 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, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbia Metropolitan or Cedar Rapids - 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 $266). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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