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$194+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Sat 1/10
Sat 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/256:30 amCMH - OMA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Mon 12/295:39 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/10$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/2412:00 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Fri 12/266:19 amOMA - CMH
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/10$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:00 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sun 12/285:39 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/9$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/225:45 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:00 amCID - CMH
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/256:05 amCMH - OMA
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:20 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:52 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:07 amDSM - CMH
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/226:49 amCMH - CID
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/288:55 amCID - CMH
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:36 amCMH - CID
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/293:27 pmCID - CMH
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:45 pmCMH - OMA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/267:55 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/248:17 amCMH - OMA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/268:00 amOMA - CMH
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/2211:00 amCMH - CID
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/245:28 pmCID - CMH
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/235:45 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:20 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$538

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 December 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$224
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$346
From Columbus to Iowa
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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 December 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Iowa that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 1/16

2:18 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/17

5:27 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$224

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/17

2:55 pm-12:01 am

2 stops8h 06m

$254

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Mon 1/12

8:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

3:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$274

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Mon 1/12

6:59 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

5:41 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$274

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/21

3:01 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$289

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

6:24 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$291

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$296

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 1/29

5:45 am-10:46 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

4:30 pm-11:27 pm

3 stops29h 57m

$306

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 2/18

4:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/21

1:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$310

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

6:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 30m

$325

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Iowa

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $143). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Iowa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

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 December 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Iowa in 3h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Iowa is about 687 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 ($129).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to Iowa consider Columbus - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Columbus - Cedar Rapids or Columbus - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Iowa?

    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $143). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 December 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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