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$170+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Columbia (STL - 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CAE
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/235:25 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 6/105:51 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$251
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.
Sat 4/256:53 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop3h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 5/22:52 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/96:00 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Sat 5/163:54 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/66:50 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Tue 5/123:54 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/165:20 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 4/216:00 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/87:01 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop3h 43m
Delta
Wed 5/135:38 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop3h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/2712:45 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Tue 5/57:03 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1711:25 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 4/196:05 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$329

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$394
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From Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/4

7:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/12

5:38 am-8:10 am

1 stop3h 32m

$314
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/8

7:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/13

5:38 am-8:10 am

1 stop3h 32m

$314

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/14

5:38 am-8:10 am

1 stop3h 32m

$348

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/21

5:35 am-8:16 am

1 stop3h 41m

$388

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/6

7:39 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$388

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/21

6:25 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$398

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/11

9:16 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-9:13 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$439

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/16

9:10 am-2:49 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

2:38 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$483

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/23

5:41 pm-9:56 am

2 stops15h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/10

2:29 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$486

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/27

7:45 am-2:49 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/5

2:37 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$513

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia (average of $137). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia?

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 March 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from St. Louis to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,520 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Columbia?

    Airlines like Delta fly from St. Louis to Columbia in about 4h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between St. Louis and Columbia is about 611 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $216. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248 round trip. Users have found that Delta is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia (average of $137). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$216Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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