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$199+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$436
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/2412:18 pmCID - CAE
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/285:24 amCAE - CID
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/295:30 amCID - CAE
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Mon 6/25:55 pmCAE - CID
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/22$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 10/85:35 amOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 10/146:50 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/22$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/76:35 amOMA - CAE
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/115:24 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/111:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/55:24 amCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/66:25 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Sat 5/107:05 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 10/86:00 amOMA - CAE
2 stops11h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/142:52 pmCAE - OMA
2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/66:30 amDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/135:30 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/68:07 amDSM - CAE
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/102:50 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 4/282:51 pmCID - CAE
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/510:26 amCAE - CID
2 stops28h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$463
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 6/1412:22 pmOMA - CAE
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/171:18 pmCAE - OMA
3 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/126:30 amMLI - CAE
2 stops6h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/177:45 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops15h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$588

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

12:18 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/28

5:24 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$199

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/29

5:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/2

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$233

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/7

6:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/11

5:24 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 29m

$289

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

11:54 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/5

5:24 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$289

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

6:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/10

7:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$319

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

6:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/13

5:30 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$380

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

8:07 am-6:54 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/10

2:50 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$415

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/8

5:20 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/12

7:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$431

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/28

2:51 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/5

10:26 am-2:04 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$463

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/8

5:20 pm-9:51 am

2 stops15h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/12

2:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$532

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Columbia

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 $323). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 April 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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 $323). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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