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$113+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Mon 3/23
Mon 3/30
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 February 21, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/18:09 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop23h 23m
Frontier
Tue 3/1011:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop22h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/179:27 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 3/2410:04 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:59 pm
CMH
-
CID
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 4/128:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/56:55 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Mon 3/95:32 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:52 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop9h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 4/1311:09 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/118:44 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 3/251:37 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/127:33 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/227:53 pm
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops38h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/223:34 pm
CMH
-
OMA
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 4/238:00 am
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/167:00 pm
CMH
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OMA
2 stops15h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:58 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop21h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/116:00 am
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops9h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 3/256:49 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:42 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 4/55:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/2611:55 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 3/14:48 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$299

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 February 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$243
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$536
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 February 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Iowa that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 3/17

9:27 am-6:28 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

10:04 am-11:28 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$243

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 4/10

5:59 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sat 5/2

10:38 am-1:58 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/4

8:15 pm-1:13 am

1 stop3h 58m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/9

5:32 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$259

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$259

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/8

5:32 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$259

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 3/11

8:44 am-1:07 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

1:37 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$264

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Wed 4/22

3:34 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/23

8:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$282

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 3/17

6:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 05m

$290

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 3/11

5:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

3:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Iowa

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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 $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.

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 February 21, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
9,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
11,334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

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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 39m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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 most popular routes from Columbus to Iowa?

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to Iowa consider Columbus - Des Moines, Columbus - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Columbus - Cedar Rapids 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 $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

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 February 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$143Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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