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$140+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$306
From Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/155:29 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/227:34 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/712:30 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Mon 10/136:50 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/41:50 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/113:29 pmCAE - OMA
2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/65:57 amCID - CAE
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Tue 9/95:40 amCAE - CID
2 stops6h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/29$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/111:59 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/149:32 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/153:12 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Fri 8/226:50 amCAE - DSM
2 stops8h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/1$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/305:55 amMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 8/65:36 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/30$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/304:22 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/61:46 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/1512:34 pmCID - CAE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/198:27 pmCAE - CID
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/176:00 amOMA - CAE
2 stops11h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:30 amCAE - OMA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/157:45 amSUX - CAE
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/185:24 pmCAE - SUX
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/158:05 amCID - CAE
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/195:35 pmCAE - CID
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$400

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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 July 1, 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

Fri 8/15

5:29 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/22

7:34 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$250

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-3:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/11

5:40 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 56m

$259

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/4

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/11

3:29 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 31m

$264

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/6

5:57 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/9

5:40 am-11:30 am

2 stops6h 50m

$265

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

1:59 pm-11:58 am

2 stops20h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/14

9:32 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$275

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

3:12 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/22

6:50 am-2:09 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$299

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/30

5:55 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/6

5:36 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$299

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/30

4:22 pm-12:06 am

1 stop6h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/6

1:46 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$352

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/15

12:34 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/19

8:27 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$376

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/24

6:30 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 54m

$394

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Iowa to Columbia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $179. Users have also found prices from $189 and $230 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 Cedar Rapids - Columbia Metropolitan, Moline Quad-City - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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