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$219+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$258
(Delta)

One-way from

$219
(American Airlines)
From Iowa to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:08 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:21 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2811:21 amMLI - CAE
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/17:45 amCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:01 pmCID - CAE
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/274:07 pmCAE - CID
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/272:02 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/77:37 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$578
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/215:49 amCID - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Fri 12/2712:47 pmCAE - CID
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/18$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/243:45 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/296:15 amCAE - MLI
1 stop15h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$986

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/20

6:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/25

5:35 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 26m

$258

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/20

6:34 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/25

5:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops7h 15m

$263

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Fri 4/4

1:37 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/10

6:09 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$293

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

7:05 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/17

6:10 am-2:11 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$313

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Mon 1/13

7:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/20

7:37 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$343

Sioux CityColumbia

SUX - CAE

SUXCAE

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Thu 2/20

10:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/25

5:05 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$398

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

8:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/17

7:30 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$487

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/28

11:21 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/1

7:45 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 11m

$524

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Fri 4/4

8:15 am-6:44 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/10

7:43 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$613

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/16

5:20 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/22

6:11 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 08m

$677

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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 $323). Flying from Iowa to Columbia in May 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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Columbia, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

  • 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 Des Moines - 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 May 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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