Iowa

$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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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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 May 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/287:17 pm
CAE
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DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Wed 6/37:34 am
DSM
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CAE
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/286:03 pm
CAE
-
OMA
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 6/65:04 pm
OMA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/305:40 am
CAE
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DSM
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Wed 6/37:34 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/66:07 am
CAE
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MLI
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 7/114:20 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/235:27 pm
CAE
-
CID
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2510:00 am
CID
-
CAE
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/306:40 am
CAE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Thu 6/45:27 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/296:03 pm
CAE
-
DSM
2 stops7h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:10 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/287:17 pm
CAE
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DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Fri 6/56:41 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 5/1810:35 am
CAE
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DSM
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2511:23 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/2310:31 am
CAE
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DSM
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2711:23 am
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/305:40 am
CAE
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DSM
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Fri 6/56:41 pm
DSM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/195:21 pm
CAE
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MLI
1 stop4h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 5/234:24 pm
MLI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$339

Find flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Delta)

One-way from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$363
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbia Metropolitan-Des Moines flights.
From Columbia Metropolitan to Iowa
One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/12

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/15

6:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$314

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

10:31 am-9:36 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/25

12:30 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$314

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/18

10:35 am-2:24 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

11:23 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$324

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

5:27 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

11:23 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$324

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/18

10:35 am-2:24 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

5:50 am-4:52 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$329

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/19

7:22 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/23

6:44 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$339

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/4

6:40 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$339

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/16

4:12 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

7:11 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$344

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/19

12:01 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 09m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-3:44 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$349

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/4

6:07 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

7:11 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$358

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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 May 4, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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 4h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. The distance from Columbia to Iowa is about 794 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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