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$159+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Iowa

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

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

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259
From Columbia Metropolitan to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:48 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/14:29 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$249
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.
Tue 9/3011:04 amCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/43:40 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:26 pmCAE - CID
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:39 pmCID - CAE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
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 9/305:40 amCAE - CID
2 stops6h 50mDelta
Sat 10/45:57 amCID - CAE
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/15$264
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:01 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/207:06 amDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$279
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/304:05 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Sat 10/45:15 amOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 9/14$289
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:04 amCAE - OMA
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/43:17 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$294
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.
Thu 9/2510:42 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/303:50 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
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 10/92:53 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1210:50 amMLI - CAE
2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$329
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:54 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop12h 19mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/281:08 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop24h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$333
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:24 amCAE - CID
2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:47 amCID - CAE
2 stops6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$342
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.
Wed 10/85:45 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 10/125:25 amOMA - CAE
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/15$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Iowa 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 Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

11:55 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/24

5:55 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$249

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

6:48 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/1

4:29 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$249

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

11:04 am-3:05 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/4

3:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$259

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

7:26 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/4

12:39 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

10:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$259

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

5:40 am-11:30 am

2 stops6h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/4

5:57 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$264

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/17

2:01 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

7:06 am-3:33 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$279

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

4:05 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/4

5:15 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$289

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

11:04 am-7:56 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/4

3:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$294

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/25

10:42 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

3:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Columbia to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Iowa, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Iowa?

    For a flight from Columbia to Iowa, you will be flying from Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Iowa?

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia to Iowa in about 4h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 11m. The distance from Columbia to Iowa is about 728 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $332 and $337, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Columbia Metropolitan - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Columbia Metropolitan - Cedar Rapids, Columbia Metropolitan - Moline Quad-City is the most popular route from Columbia to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Iowa. 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
DeltaCheapest$242Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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