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$110+ 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 21 — May 281
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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 21, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:43 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop25h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/288:19 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop20h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/86:00 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:45 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/199:58 am
CMH
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OMA
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 5/205:07 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$263
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1610:47 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Sat 5/236:57 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$285
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/175:01 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Wed 7/2212:09 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops10h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/17:00 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 9/211:23 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$296
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 United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/12:19 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 9/27:55 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/106:30 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Thu 6/116:25 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/301:45 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sun 10/46:15 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/2811:03 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 6/16:50 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$307
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

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 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$161
(Frontier)

One-way from

$110
(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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Iowa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 7/17

5:01 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 7/22

6:46 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$290

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sat 8/1

6:52 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/3

12:09 pm-12:48 am

2 stops11h 39m

$295

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 6/10

6:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 13m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/11

6:25 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$304

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 5/8

4:49 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/9

4:11 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$309

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 5/8

7:09 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/10

5:45 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$309

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Tue 5/5

7:10 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/9

11:59 am-12:25 am

2 stops11h 26m

$324

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

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Tue 9/1

6:05 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-3:36 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$332

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 7/16

8:45 pm-8:02 am

1 stop12h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/20

5:55 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop28h 28m

$336

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Mon 5/11

2:03 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

5:28 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$340

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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 21, 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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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 6h 05m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Iowa is about 478 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.

  • 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, 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$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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