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$136+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbus

DSM — CMH
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbus

Thu 12/38:35 pm -
2 stops11h 58m
Wed 12/91:24 pm -
1 stop28h 22m
Deal found 10/29$257
Tue 11/245:30 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Wed 12/26:30 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 10/29$271
Tue 11/245:10 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Wed 12/25:40 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 10/29$276
Thu 12/36:00 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Sat 12/55:30 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 10/27$287
Mon 12/146:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Fri 1/84:44 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 10/29$290
Thu 12/33:30 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Thu 12/105:40 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 10/29$295
Thu 11/197:11 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Wed 11/257:28 pm -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 10/27$298
Fri 12/46:00 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Thu 12/107:30 pm -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 10/29$301
Thu 12/36:00 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Wed 12/93:45 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 10/29$306
Fri 12/186:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Mon 1/46:30 am -
1 stop4h 44m
Deal found 10/29$309
Sun 12/139:07 am -
1 stop26h 13m
Sun 1/1011:33 am -
1 stop26h 34m
Deal found 10/29$312
Fri 12/116:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Fri 12/186:00 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/27$318

Find flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$540
From Iowa to Columbus
One-way flight from Iowa to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

5:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

Sioux CityColumbus

SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway - CMH Columbus

SUXCMH

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Tue 12/15

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

Sioux CityColumbus

SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway - CMH Columbus

SUXCMH

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Mon 12/14

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

3:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 1/2

8:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

Sioux CityColumbus

SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway - CMH Columbus

SUXCMH

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sat 12/12

5:00 am-6:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

Mason CityColumbus

MCW Mason City - CMH Columbus

MCWCMH

Mason City

Fri 11/27

6:53 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

5:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbus

Tue 12/1

1:10 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$271

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

5:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbus

Wed 12/2

6:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

$271

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $319). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 Columbus?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Columbus flights typically cost between $341 and $382 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $257 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 9).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Columbus in 4h 25m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 573 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 $135 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $148 and United Airlines from $154 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus (average of $319). Flying from Iowa to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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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Alternative routes for Iowa to Columbus

Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$220Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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