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$129+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$212
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$475
From Iowa to Columbus
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - CMH
1 stop22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/176:21 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/95:29 pmCID - CMH
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:42 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/305:57 amCID - CMH
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Sat 10/47:00 amCMH - CID
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/15$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/255:57 amCID - CMH
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Mon 9/296:15 pmCMH - CID
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/15$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/181:57 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/218:33 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/217:24 amCID - CMH
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/267:00 amCMH - CID
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/149:55 amOMA - CMH
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 10/216:30 amCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/3012:03 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Thu 1/112:00 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/16$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/299:55 amOMA - CMH
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 11/56:25 amCMH - OMA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/312:05 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/38:52 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 12/305:30 amDSM - CMH
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:55 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/69:08 amCMH - DSM
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$285

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbus that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-7:37 am

1 stop22h 07m

Columbus

Fri 10/17

6:21 pm-8:29 am

1 stop15h 08m

$212

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/18

4:58 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Columbus

Sat 11/22

8:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$229

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/9

5:29 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Mon 10/13

5:42 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$229

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/30

5:57 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbus

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$239

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/25

5:57 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

6:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$254

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

6:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 30m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

7:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$257

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/18

1:57 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Columbus

Tue 10/21

8:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$257

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/29

10:41 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbus

Wed 11/5

2:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$257

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 10/21

7:24 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Columbus

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

$259

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/31

1:46 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Columbus

Sun 11/2

8:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$259

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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 $254). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 4h 57m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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 $134 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $149 and American Airlines from $149 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, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbus and Cedar Rapids - 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 $254). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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