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$107+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
May 18 — May 251
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 5/196:41 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/126:41 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/1310:38 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/196:18 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 5/205:07 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/128:55 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 6/167:54 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/298:55 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 5/316:25 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/87:09 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Sun 5/105:45 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/87:09 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Sat 5/911:59 am
CID
-
CMH
2 stops11h 26m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/256:11 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:55 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Wed 6/101:35 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:10 pm
CMH
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DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/205:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/17:14 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 58m
Delta
Sat 5/25:42 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop7h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$319

Find flight deals from Columbus to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$261
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$367
From Columbus to Iowa
One-way flight from Columbus to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Iowa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 5/13

10:38 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$297

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 5/29

7:09 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/31

5:45 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 04m

$314

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 5/13

7:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

$319

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sat 5/2

5:00 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

5:42 am-4:59 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$324

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Tue 5/12

10:36 am-9:14 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/19

5:45 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 04m

$325
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 5/28

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 15m

$342

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 5/13

7:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/20

7:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$342

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Mon 5/11

8:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$347

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Fri 5/8

3:29 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/9

8:01 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$347

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 9/2

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/6

11:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$352

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $203). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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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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 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Iowa in 4h. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Iowa is about 573 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Iowa are American Airlines ($118), Delta ($121), and United Airlines ($163).

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Iowa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $203). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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