Columbia

$157+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
מרץ 31 — אפר' 71
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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 מרץ 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
ו' 5/85:07 pm
OMA
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CAE
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
ג' 5/127:22 pm
CAE
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OMA
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
ד' 6/312:35 pm
OMA
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CAE
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
ד' 6/105:40 am
CAE
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OMA
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
ג' 3/243:50 pm
CID
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CAE
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
ג' 3/316:18 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
ו' 8/76:30 pm
DSM
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CAE
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
ש' 8/1510:10 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 2/28$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
ש' 4/111:50 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
ש' 4/184:15 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
ב' 11/93:46 pm
CID
-
CAE
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
ו' 12/1110:31 am
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
ש' 5/25:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
ד' 5/66:30 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
ש' 12/53:52 pm
MLI
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CAE
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
ג' 12/810:20 am
CAE
-
MLI
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
ד' 8/55:45 am
CID
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CAE
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
א' 8/96:50 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/25$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
ו' 2/2711:17 am
DSM
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CAE
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
ש' 3/77:01 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
ו' 5/812:35 pm
OMA
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CAE
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
ג' 5/124:34 pm
CAE
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OMA
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ו' 2/273:45 pm
CID
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CAE
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
ד' 3/46:00 am
CAE
-
CID
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$369

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 מרץ 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$547
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

ג' 3/24

3:50 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

ג' 3/31

6:18 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$304

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

ש' 4/11

1:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

ש' 4/18

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$326

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

ש' 5/2

8:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

ד' 5/6

6:30 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

$339

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ו' 5/8

12:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

ג' 5/12

4:34 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$362

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ג' 5/5

11:31 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

ש' 5/9

2:37 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$371

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ד' 4/8

5:07 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

ש' 4/11

8:12 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 10m

$383

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ו' 5/8

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

ג' 5/12

2:20 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$391

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

ש' 4/4

1:52 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

ב' 4/13

6:20 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$402

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ד' 4/1

6:09 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

ש' 4/4

5:34 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 31m

$408

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ד' 4/1

1:58 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

ש' 4/4

8:11 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 04m

$414

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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 $170). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 4h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 31m. 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 most popular routes from Iowa to Columbia?

  • 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 $170). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 מרץ 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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