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$249+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Columbia (CAE)

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DSM — CAE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Columbia

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Average price

$343
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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/176:45 amCID - CAE
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/194:25 pmCAE - CID
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/97:25 amDSM - CAE
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/156:32 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/186:42 amOMA - CAE
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/254:39 pmCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/85:47 amMLI - CAE
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Tue 3/117:15 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/20$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/14:20 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/253:01 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Sat 4/265:40 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/19$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/263:24 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/292:53 pmCAE - OMA
2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/85:05 amMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/114:05 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/46:30 amMLI - CAE
2 stops6h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/85:30 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/288:10 amCID - CAE
2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/52:46 pmCAE - CID
2 stops7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/711:35 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/115:30 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/15:30 amCID - CAE
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Fri 3/77:10 pmCAE - CID
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/20$444

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/17

6:45 am-12:26 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/19

4:25 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$249

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

7:25 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/15

6:32 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$249

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/8

5:47 am-10:42 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

7:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$259

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/18

6:42 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/25

4:39 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$259

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/25

3:01 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/26

5:40 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 49m

$309

OmahaColumbia

OMA - CAE

OMACAE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

3:24 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/29

2:53 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$334

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/8

5:05 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

4:05 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$334

Cedar RapidsColumbia

CID - CAE

CIDCAE

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/4

8:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/8

5:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$360

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/4

6:30 am-2:11 pm

2 stops6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/8

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$380

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

11:35 am-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

5:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$410

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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 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 February 20, 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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 Des Moines - Columbia Metropolitan, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Columbia Metropolitan or Cedar Rapids - 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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