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$126+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Iowa

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CMH — DSM
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$239
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336
From Columbus to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 5/67:23 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Sat 5/104:11 pmCID - CMH
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/20$239
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 5/276:02 pmCMH - OMA
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/286:00 amOMA - CMH
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$239
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.
Fri 6/208:50 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/246:45 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$251
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.
Fri 7/118:10 amCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Sun 7/132:00 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/22$251
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/209:35 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Tue 6/241:45 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$279
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 7/245:34 amCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/276:16 pmOMA - CMH
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$285
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.
Fri 10/104:08 pmCMH - CID
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:35 amCID - CMH
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$289
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:00 amCMH - OMA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 6/96:05 pmOMA - CMH
2 stops5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$307
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.
Fri 5/99:55 amCMH - DSM
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:30 amDSM - CMH
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$379
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.
Fri 6/131:32 pmCMH - OMA
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1611:36 amOMA - CMH
3 stops44h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$422
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 4/2410:31 amCMH - DSM
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/267:25 amDSM - CMH
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$588
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 4/2310:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Fri 4/2510:22 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/22$596

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Tue 5/6

7:23 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/10

4:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$239

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Tue 5/27

6:02 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$239

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 6/20

8:50 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 6/24

6:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$251

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Fri 7/11

8:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/13

2:00 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$251

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 6/20

9:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 6/24

1:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$279

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Thu 7/24

5:34 am-10:51 am

1 stop6h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/27

6:16 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$285

ColumbusCedar Rapids

CMH - CID

CMHCID

Columbus

Fri 10/10

4:08 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/13

6:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$289

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/9

6:05 pm-12:25 am

2 stops5h 20m

$307

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 5/9

9:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:30 am-9:50 pm

3 stops37h 20m

$379

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Fri 6/13

1:32 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/16

11:36 am-8:59 am

3 stops44h 23m

$422

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Columbus to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Iowa are American Airlines ($126), Delta ($126), and United Airlines ($168).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Iowa 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 Columbus to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Columbus to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$132Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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