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

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$382
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/175:25 amCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/207:25 amDSM - CAE
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/235:40 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sat 4/2611:14 amOMA - CAE
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/27$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/235:25 amCAE - OMA
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/265:00 amOMA - CAE
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/184:19 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/27:00 amMLI - CAE
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/175:40 amCAE - DSM
2 stops11h 58mDelta
Sun 4/205:45 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/26$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/2810:00 amCAE - MLI
2 stops7h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/43:40 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/2810:00 amCAE - CID
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/48:15 amCID - CAE
2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/36:04 amCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/51:45 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/126:11 amCAE - DBQ
2 stops10h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/133:55 pmDBQ - CAE
2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/116:15 amCAE - OMA
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/143:28 pmOMA - CAE
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$622

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Iowa 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/17

5:25 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

7:25 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$249

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/23

5:40 am-9:56 am

1 stop5h 16m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

11:14 am-4:21 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$259

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/23

5:25 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

5:00 am-3:49 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$264

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/18

4:19 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$279

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/17

5:40 am-4:38 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

5:45 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 58m

$284

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/28

10:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops7h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/4

3:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$394

ColumbiaCedar Rapids

CAE - CID

CAECID

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/28

10:00 am-9:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/4

8:15 am-6:44 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$433

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

6:04 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

1:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$453

ColumbiaDubuque

CAE - DBQ

CAEDBQ

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/12

6:11 am-3:25 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Dubuque

Fri 6/13

3:55 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$554

ColumbiaOmaha

CAE - OMA

CAEOMA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/11

6:15 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

3:28 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$622

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,895 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Iowa. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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