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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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:00 amCID - CMH
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:29 amCID - CMH
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:05 amCMH - CID
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:00 pmCID - CMH
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/315:28 pmCID - CMH
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:45 amCMH - CID
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/251:55 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:15 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/166:25 amCID - CMH
2 stops10h 06mDelta
Mon 12/226:15 pmCMH - CID
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/15$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:40 pmCID - CMH
1 stop26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:35 amCMH - CID
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/2412:40 pmCID - CMH
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:35 amCMH - CID
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:00 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/245:45 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$435
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/285:20 amOMA - CMH
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:00 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:14 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2510:30 amCMH - DSM
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/295:21 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Fri 1/26:15 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/13$447

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$205
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$423
From Iowa to Columbus
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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 December 15, 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

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/19

11:32 am-7:23 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

8:09 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$205

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

3:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Columbus

Sun 1/11

5:45 am-10:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

$249

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

5:16 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 45m

Columbus

Wed 1/21

6:25 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 16m

$257

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-6:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Columbus

Wed 1/21

10:55 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$262

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

5:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:59 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$291

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

2:58 pm-9:40 am

1 stop17h 42m

Columbus

Thu 2/5

10:40 am-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$296

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-7:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$296

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

10:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

7:35 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$301

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:25 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 29m

$305

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/27

3:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

10:55 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$309

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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 4h 11m. Fly via Frontier, 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 $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, 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 $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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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