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$189+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

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DSM — CAE
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Thu 11/281:10 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Thu 12/58:15 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/31$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 12/146:00 amMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Mon 12/166:02 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/30$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/153:30 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/196:08 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/136:13 amOMA - CAE
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/204:16 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/265:45 amCID - CAE
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/36:28 pmCAE - CID
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/1311:21 amMLI - CAE
2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/157:54 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/133:32 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/206:25 amCAE - OMA
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/83:20 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/145:29 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/123:55 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1610:00 amCAE - MLI
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/151:20 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Sun 11/177:34 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/29$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/203:15 pmCID - CAE
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/246:00 amCAE - CID
2 stops16h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$619

Find flights from Iowa to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Columbia 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/12

5:02 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$189

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/13

11:21 am-9:31 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$194

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/24

3:48 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$200

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

1:01 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$219

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/24

6:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$229

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/24

11:26 am-7:34 pm

3 stops31h 08m

$369

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/7

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$464

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/7

8:51 am-9:20 pm

3 stops11h 29m

$3,066

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 11/28

5:55 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/5

7:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$248

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 11/15

3:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/19

6:08 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $326). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Columbia, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Iowa?

    For a flight from Iowa to Columbia, you will be flying into Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Iowa to Columbia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Iowa to Columbia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $248, but on average you can expect to pay $348.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Iowa to Columbia for under $400?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Iowa to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $189. Users have also found prices from $194 and $200 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Columbia consider Cedar Rapids - Columbia Metropolitan, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbia Metropolitan or Des Moines - Columbia Metropolitan as they are the most popular.

  • What does DSM to CAE mean?

    Great question - DSM to CAE just means Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Iowa to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Iowa to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Iowa to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Iowa to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Iowa to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Iowa to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Iowa to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Iowa to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Columbia (average of $326). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Columbia. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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