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$163+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbus

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/265:00 am
CID
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CMH
1 stop3h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:30 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop3h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2312:23 pm
CID
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CMH
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Mon 3/25:35 pm
CMH
-
CID
2 stops6h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/258:00 am
OMA
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CMH
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/410:27 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 5/136:00 am
DSM
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CMH
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 5/188:50 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/265:43 pm
DSM
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CMH
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Sat 2/286:55 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:00 am
DSM
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CMH
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:00 am
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/2110:04 am
DSM
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CMH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/259:27 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop9h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:55 am
OMA
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CMH
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Wed 3/43:50 pm
CMH
-
OMA
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:26 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop3h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 2/189:05 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/305:27 pm
CID
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CMH
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 2/12:18 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:20 pm
DSM
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CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Sat 3/78:20 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/275:07 pm
OMA
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CMH
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 4/3011:11 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$325

Find flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$516
From Iowa to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Columbus 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbus that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/20

4:19 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

6:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Columbus

Sat 3/7

6:49 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/27

5:00 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

$249

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

12:23 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

5:35 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops6h 08m

$254

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$257

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:43 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 27m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:55 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 22m

$291

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-2:27 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$296

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

10:04 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

Wed 3/25

9:27 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$305

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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 Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Columbus in 3h 31m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 478 mi between Iowa and Columbus. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $125 and Southwest from $143 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Columbus?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Columbus are Des Moines - Columbus, Cedar Rapids - Columbus and Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Columbus. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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