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$151+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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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 January 31, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/207:09 pm
CMH
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CID
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Mon 2/2312:23 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/205:35 pm
CMH
-
CID
2 stops6h 08m
Delta
Sat 2/215:33 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/185:35 pm
CMH
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CID
2 stops6h 08m
Delta
Mon 2/234:19 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1411:03 am
CMH
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CID
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Wed 2/1812:23 pm
CID
-
CMH
2 stops10h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/55:30 am
CMH
-
CID
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 3/88:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 2/145:43 pm
CMH
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OMA
2 stops20h 05m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/30$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/276:23 am
CMH
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CID
2 stops10h 12m
Delta
Sun 3/15:33 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/276:23 am
CMH
-
CID
2 stops10h 12m
Delta
Fri 3/64:19 pm
CID
-
CMH
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/172:36 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 3/196:40 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/30$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/94:34 pm
CMH
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OMA
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Wed 3/115:44 pm
OMA
-
CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/135:48 pm
CMH
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CID
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 2/178:00 am
CID
-
CMH
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/18:50 am
CMH
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DSM
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 3/45:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$321

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 January 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$537
From Columbus to Iowa
One-way flight from Columbus to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 31, 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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Price

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 2/27

5:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 2/20

7:09 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/25

5:33 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 11m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 2/20

7:09 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/21

5:33 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 01m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-10:46 am

1 stop3h 41m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 2/20

6:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/24

4:19 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$249

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

12:23 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$254

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Sat 2/14

11:03 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/18

5:33 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 11m

$259

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Sat 2/14

5:43 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$283

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 3/17

2:36 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

6:40 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$305

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Mon 3/9

4:34 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/11

5:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$314

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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.

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 January 31, 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 34m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or Frontier 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.

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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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    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$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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