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$269+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Thu 8/13
Thu 8/20
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 July 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 10/105:37 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 10/146:00 am
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 10/15:40 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sat 10/36:00 am
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/11$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:00 am
CAE
-
MLI
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Mon 9/145:16 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/285:40 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Sun 8/305:40 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/116:25 am
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2211:25 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 8/121:51 pm
CAE
-
MLI
2 stops11h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:45 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 8/285:38 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
2 stops7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Mon 11/237:06 am
CAE
-
MLI
2 stops10h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 11/266:00 am
MLI
-
CAE
2 stops8h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:40 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Mon 9/215:30 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/45:41 pm
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 8/86:00 am
DSM
-
CAE
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 10/16:15 am
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 10/36:00 am
OMA
-
CAE
2 stops9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 7/2811:03 am
CAE
-
MLI
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 8/11:15 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$339

Find flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

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$269
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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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/10

5:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-2:26 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$296

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/10

2:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/14

5:35 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$305

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/14

6:06 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/21

6:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$309

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/23

1:20 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 11/26

11:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$309

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/11

6:25 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/22

11:25 am-5:03 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$309

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/13

6:50 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/16

5:09 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$309

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/30

5:35 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 37m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

$309

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/14

5:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$309

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/28

5:40 am-10:43 am

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

5:40 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

$309

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/23

5:59 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/25

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

$309

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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 July 14, 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
7.8
Good
8,465 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,465 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,465 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,808 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,465 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Columbia to Iowa in about 4h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 14m. 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 - Moline Quad-City or Columbia Metropolitan - Des Moines, 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.

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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 July 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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