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$143+ 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/1310:50 amMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:20 amCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:57 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/217:59 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/225:28 pmCID - CAE
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:00 amCAE - CID
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/55:08 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 12/912:53 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/1$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:00 amMLI - CAE
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:03 amCAE - MLI
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/185:34 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Mon 12/2210:56 amCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/3$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 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
Mon 1/197:10 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/1812:56 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/229:05 amCAE - DSM
2 stops7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/307:05 amCAE - MLI
2 stops8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/125:07 amOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Fri 12/1911:00 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/3$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/183:44 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/226:16 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/2$436

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 December 4, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$423
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

1:02 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

6:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 00m

$249

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/11

3:09 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/16

4:28 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$259

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/8

6:48 am-3:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/15

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$259

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:01 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

7:22 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$274

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

10:50 am-4:43 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

6:20 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 52m

$306

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 12/17

12:57 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

7:59 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 38m

$309

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/24

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$319

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/24

1:31 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/28

11:24 am-3:11 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$319

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

3:35 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

5:07 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$319

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/31

3:58 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

4:57 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$319

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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 $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?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Columbia in just under 4h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 05m. There are 728 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?

    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 $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 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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