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$279+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

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 January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/102:37 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 2/148:00 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/108:17 am
CAE
-
CID
2 stops8h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 2/144:48 pm
CID
-
CAE
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/65:35 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/912:45 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 5/77:00 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sun 5/105:45 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/108:00 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 2/148:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2810:50 am
CAE
-
OMA
2 stops13h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 5/21:50 pm
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops9h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/182:39 pm
CAE
-
DSM
2 stops8h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 2/213:24 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/32:49 pm
CAE
-
MLI
2 stops7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 2/73:45 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/23:25 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops12h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/3110:10 am
CAE
-
CID
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 2/48:30 am
CID
-
CAE
2 stops9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 9/36:50 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Tue 9/85:45 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:00 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$432

Find flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$279
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September

Average price

$338
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

2:37 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$279

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

8:17 am-3:46 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:48 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$305

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/6

5:35 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/9

12:45 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$331

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 34m

$339

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$349

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/28

10:50 am-8:27 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$352

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

2:39 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

3:24 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$375

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/2

3:25 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$421

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$432

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/11

9:10 am-9:34 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

6:35 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$440

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/25

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Iowa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $162). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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.

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 January 28, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 United Airlines, American 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. The distance from Columbia to Iowa is about 952 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 - Des Moines or Columbia Metropolitan - Moline Quad-City, Columbia Metropolitan - Omaha Eppley Airfield 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Iowa (average of $162). Flying from Columbia to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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