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$124+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
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 March 18, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:58 pm
OMA
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CMH
1 stop21h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/86:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop3h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 5/47:35 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 5/22:42 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/58:01 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sat 5/165:50 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 5/188:25 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/285:45 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Wed 5/67:12 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 3/274:20 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Sun 3/296:35 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:35 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/208:25 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/286:31 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Sat 5/211:47 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/111:51 am
CID
-
CMH
2 stops11h 08m
Delta
Sun 4/56:45 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:10 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 6/37:00 am
OMA
-
CMH
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/95:30 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$328

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 March 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$189
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$481
From Iowa to Columbus
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbus that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Mon 5/4

7:35 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$294

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Columbus

Sat 6/27

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$309

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/9

8:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Tue 4/14

6:04 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$309

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/27

4:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbus

Tue 3/31

6:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 36m

$319

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/27

4:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbus

Sun 3/29

6:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 36m

$319

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/13

3:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

8:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$321

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Columbus

Tue 6/9

7:20 am-1:45 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$347

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

6:10 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Columbus

Mon 5/4

7:10 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 06m

$347

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/11

5:29 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Columbus

Tue 4/14

5:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

$349

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:25 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Columbus

Thu 5/7

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$352

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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 $276). 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 12m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, 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 Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbus, Cedar Rapids - Columbus and Des Moines - 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 $276). 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$353FlexibilityNo 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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