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$100+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbus (CMH)

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DSM — CMH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$100
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$318
From Iowa to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:52 pmCID - CMH
1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/145:05 amCMH - CID
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/216:30 amCID - CMH
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/252:17 pmCMH - CID
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/216:19 amOMA - CMH
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/245:29 amCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/265:56 amCID - CMH
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Mon 6/305:08 pmCMH - CID
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/10$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/226:30 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Mon 8/257:25 amCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/266:33 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:05 amCMH - OMA
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/291:05 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:10 amCMH - DSM
2 stops7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 9/273:10 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 10/16:35 amCMH - OMA
2 stops6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 9/168:25 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Sun 9/218:50 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/116:15 amCID - CMH
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1511:43 amCMH - CID
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:32 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops28h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/145:05 amCMH - DSM
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:32 pmOMA - CMH
3 stops42h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/294:47 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$503

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Columbus 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/11

6:52 pm-12:18 am

1 stop28h 26m

Columbus

Mon 7/14

5:05 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$207

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Thu 7/3

5:56 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Columbus

Mon 7/7

7:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$229

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/21

6:19 am-4:27 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Columbus

Sun 8/24

5:29 am-11:09 am

1 stop6h 40m

$229

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

6:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Columbus

Mon 8/25

7:25 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$251

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

1:05 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-11:14 am

2 stops7h 04m

$256

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Columbus

Sun 9/21

8:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop3h 30m

$271

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/11

6:15 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Columbus

Tue 7/15

11:43 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$283

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 7/10

6:32 pm-12:18 am

2 stops28h 46m

Columbus

Mon 7/14

5:05 am-1:49 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$292

Cedar RapidsColumbus

CID - CMH

CIDCMH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/27

6:37 am-1:07 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbus

Wed 7/2

2:09 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$294

OmahaColumbus

OMA - CMH

OMACMH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/2

8:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sun 7/6

5:52 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Columbus Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Iowa to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 IA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Columbus Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Columbus Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Columbus Airport for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbus or Des Moines - Columbus, Cedar Rapids - Columbus is the most popular route from Iowa to Columbus Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Columbus 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 Iowa to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Iowa to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Iowa to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Columbus. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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