How long is the flight from Iowa to Columbia?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. There are 952 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 Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbia Metropolitan, Cedar Rapids - Columbia Metropolitan or Des Moines - 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.

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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 29, 2025.

Wed 12/315:28 pmCID - CAE

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Best flights from Iowa to Columbia
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Tue 2/107:43 amDSM - CAE

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$284

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1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

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$279

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$339

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Tue 1/278:00 amDSM - CAE

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$249

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1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

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$352

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$410

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$433

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Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

7:43 am-4:58 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$269

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/4

5:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/8

8:12 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 10m

$271

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

5:35 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/17

3:09 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$274

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

6:24 am-4:18 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

6:40 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 39m

$274

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

3:21 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

2:37 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$279

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

7:43 am-4:58 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

6:08 am-3:15 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$279

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

11:42 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

12:09 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$280

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/13

3:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

2:37 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$284

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/8

1:57 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/11

4:16 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$290

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/13

6:48 am-3:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$294

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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 $258). 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?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. 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 Des Moines - 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 $258). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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