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$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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 March 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/238:15 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop24h 49m
Frontier
Thu 4/308:58 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop21h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/296:25 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Sat 5/26:19 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/137:35 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 4/144:02 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/297:05 am
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops8h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:05 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/126:05 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Tue 5/266:29 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/136:18 am
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:04 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/116:44 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Thu 5/146:41 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/96:35 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/135:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/138:00 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:30 am
OMA
-
CMH
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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
-
DSM
1 stop18h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops19h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/168:18 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop24h 46m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:58 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop21h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/147:59 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Tue 5/266:29 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$279

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 March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$162
(Frontier)

One-way from

$111
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$531
From Columbus to Iowa
One-way flight from Columbus to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($162 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 March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

7:05 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$248

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Mon 5/11

6:05 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

6:41 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 49m

$265

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Sat 5/9

6:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$267

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Mon 4/13

8:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/14

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$275

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 5/12

5:36 am-10:37 am

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

7:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$301

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 4/17

7:10 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 06m

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

6:31 pm-12:43 am

1 stop5h 12m

$307

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Fri 4/24

6:04 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/1

11:31 am-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$307

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/3

5:42 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$309

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Wed 4/8

2:15 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/11

5:29 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$319

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sat 4/11

5:02 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/15

4:22 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Iowa

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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 $301). 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 March 28, 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 03m. 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).

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  • 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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  • 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 $301). 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
DeltaCheapest$143Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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