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$154+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CAE
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in October or July, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$358
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/126:00 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/157:26 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:57 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:11 pmCAE - STL
1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/33:59 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/47:26 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/26:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:00 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/215:01 pmCAE - STL
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/295:52 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/27:34 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/46:00 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/510:42 amCAE - STL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/43:20 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/57:35 pmCAE - STL
2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/36:35 amSTL - CAE
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/410:24 amCAE - STL
2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/266:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:15 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$391

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/12

6:00 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/15

7:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/18

6:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

5:40 am-8:14 am

1 stop3h 34m

$249

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/3

6:42 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$249

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/2

9:19 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$249

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/12

1:57 pm-10:36 am

2 stops19h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

7:11 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$282

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

3:59 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/4

7:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$303

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$320

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/18

4:00 pm-10:36 am

2 stops17h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

5:01 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$322

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/29

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/2

7:34 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$330

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/4

6:00 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/5

10:42 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$334

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Columbia. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Columbia is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $323). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 STL to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Columbia at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $248 and $465, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 32% 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.

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    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 $323). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 St. Louis to Columbia

Discover the top 3 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$465Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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