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$233+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Iowa

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CAE — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$748
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/315:55 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Sat 6/75:15 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/29$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/75:15 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/94:23 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/35:44 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Tue 7/297:00 amOMA - CAE
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/67:00 amCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Tue 5/137:11 amDSM - CAE
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/34:51 pmCAE - CID
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:11 amCID - CAE
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/314:19 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/74:20 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/65:44 amCAE - CID
2 stops10h 56mDelta
Sun 6/85:56 amCID - CAE
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/29$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/85:24 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/103:17 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2810:24 amCAE - MLI
2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/43:40 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/310:34 amCAE - OMA
2 stops8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/296:00 amOMA - CAE
2 stops7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2810:24 amCAE - CID
2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/46:35 amCID - CAE
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$423
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Thu 8/77:45 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/99:10 amDSM - CAE
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$458

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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 April 29, 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 5/31

5:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

5:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$233

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/7

5:15 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

4:23 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$249

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

5:44 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 39m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$259

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/7

7:11 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

10:56 am-7:04 pm

2 stops7h 08m

$301

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/6

7:59 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/8

5:56 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$324

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

4:19 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops6h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$327

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/28

10:24 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/4

3:40 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$364

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

4:18 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops7h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/29

4:13 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$364

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

10:34 am-5:34 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops7h 22m

$380

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/1

8:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/8

1:10 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$397

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 $422). 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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    While some choose either Columbia Metropolitan - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Columbia Metropolitan - Moline Quad-City, Columbia Metropolitan - Des Moines 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 $422). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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