Iowa

$111+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
May 8 — May 151
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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 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:06 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops46h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:45 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:47 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Sat 5/94:11 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/4$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sun 5/38:18 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop24h 40m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:19 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop20h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Fri 6/266:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop12h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/295:59 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 7/98:59 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 7/126:25 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 7/308:59 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 8/18:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:10 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Sun 4/265:42 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop7h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/4$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:08 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop24h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:58 pm
OMA
-
CMH
2 stops13h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:14 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 58m
Delta
Tue 4/286:45 am
CID
-
CMH
2 stops5h 42m
Delta
Deal found 4/4$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sat 5/168:20 am
CMH
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DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/195:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/303:29 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 5/23:17 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$322

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 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(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 ($147 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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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 7/10

7:54 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 7/12

8:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$309

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sun 5/3

7:10 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/10

6:57 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$309

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 4/23

9:01 am-12:47 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/26

6:34 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$314

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Tue 4/21

5:00 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

12:34 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$314

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 4/24

7:10 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

6:45 am-1:27 pm

2 stops5h 42m

$344

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 5/14

3:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$347

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 5/14

8:03 pm-8:59 am

1 stop13h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/18

6:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$351

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Mon 5/4

5:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/7

4:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$352

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Thu 5/14

5:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/19

7:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$353

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 5/8

4:49 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/10

6:57 am-1:25 pm

2 stops5h 28m

$363

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $220). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 8, 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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest 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).

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Iowa.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $220). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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