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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Iowa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
nov 15 — nov 221
sáb 11/15
sáb 11/22
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 outubro 16, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338
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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 outubro 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sáb 11/811:04 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
sáb 11/152:16 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
ter 10/286:48 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
sáb 11/14:29 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qui 11/66:00 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 00mDelta
dom 11/95:55 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/15$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 10/312:29 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines
ter 11/48:02 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qua 12/1010:10 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
sáb 1/103:26 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sex 12/56:13 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
dom 12/72:39 pmOMA - CAE
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
ter 11/1110:34 amCAE - OMA
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
ter 11/188:00 amOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qui 10/3010:20 amCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
seg 11/31:05 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qui 10/3010:20 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
seg 11/31:05 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qui 11/610:34 amCAE - OMA
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
dom 11/98:00 amOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
qui 10/235:45 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
dom 10/265:47 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/16$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
qui 10/306:00 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 00mDelta
seg 11/36:00 amOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/15$364

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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 outubro 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

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb 11/8

11:04 am-3:33 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

sáb 11/15

2:16 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$249

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

seg 1/12

8:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom 1/18

3:21 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb 2/21

7:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ter 2/24

2:50 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$259

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

ter 10/28

6:48 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Moline Quad-City

sáb 11/1

4:29 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

qui 11/6

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom 11/9

5:55 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

ter 11/11

5:37 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ter 11/18

5:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

sex 12/5

12:53 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom 12/7

5:57 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$259

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

sex 10/31

2:29 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Des Moines

ter 11/4

8:02 am-1:47 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$264

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

qua 12/10

12:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb 1/10

3:26 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$270

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

sex 12/5

6:13 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom 12/7

2:39 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$279

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $157). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 outubro 16, 2025.

When flying from Columbia to Iowa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

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 outubro 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
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia to Iowa in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 57m. The distance from Columbia to Iowa is about 861 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $157). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 outubro 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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