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Cheap flights from St. Louis to Columbia (STL - CAE) from $198

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in September or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 April 26, 2024.

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January

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$305
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 80% on the overall cost on flights from St. Louis to Columbia.

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

To save up to 109% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 39 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from St. Louis to Columbia from $467 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $555 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Columbia from St. Louis average $411. You can even find prices in September for less than $411, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $272. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Columbia (STL - CAE)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Columbia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between St. Louis and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from St. Louis to Columbia. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 9/282:05 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 10/16:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/25$198
Thu 5/236:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Thu 5/306:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$238
Tue 5/146:30 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Fri 5/176:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$414

Cheap American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between St. Louis and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from St. Louis to Columbia. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 5/178:07 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$362
Fri 8/25:49 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/44:08 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$437
Fri 5/175:04 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/195:19 amCAE - STL
2 stops6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$600
Fri 5/175:55 amSTL - CAE
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/195:19 amCAE - STL
2 stops6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$606
Tue 5/144:20 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:19 amCAE - STL
2 stops10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$620
Tue 5/149:51 amSTL - CAE
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:19 amCAE - STL
2 stops10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$666
Fri 8/25:46 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/49:07 amCAE - STL
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$730
Fri 8/26:08 amSTL - CAE
2 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/49:07 amCAE - STL
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,409

Cheap St. Louis to Columbia flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Columbia specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/297:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Thu 5/306:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/26$213
Thu 5/236:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Thu 5/306:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$238
Tue 4/308:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$294
Fri 4/268:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:56 pmCAE - STL
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$308
Fri 4/265:41 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2711:15 amCAE - STL
2 stops6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$313
Fri 5/178:07 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$362
Tue 5/146:30 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Fri 5/176:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$414
Wed 5/296:30 amSTL - CAE
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/306:30 amCAE - STL
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$475
Wed 5/296:30 amSTL - CAE
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/306:30 amCAE - STL
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$579

St. Louis to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 9/287:10 amSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Tue 10/11:15 pmCAE - STL
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/24$198
Wed 5/297:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Thu 5/306:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/26$213
Thu 5/236:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Thu 5/306:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$238
Tue 4/308:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$294
Fri 4/268:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:56 pmCAE - STL
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$308
Fri 4/265:41 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2711:15 amCAE - STL
2 stops6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$313
Fri 5/178:07 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$362
Tue 5/146:30 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Fri 5/176:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$414
Fri 8/25:49 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/44:08 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$437

One-way flights to Columbia from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from St. Louis to Columbia, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. For those needing a return trip from St. Louis, there is a search form available above.
Fri 5/31:11 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$304
Fri 5/37:08 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/25$305
Fri 5/31:10 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$310
Fri 5/34:51 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$344
Fri 5/35:25 pmSTL - CAE
3 stops25h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$525

Find flights from St. Louis to Columbia within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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$198 - $666

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Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/28

1 stop4h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/1

1 stop3h 51m

$198

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/23

1 stop5h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/30

1 stop3h 54m

$238

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/17

1 stop7h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/19

1 stop4h 43m

$362

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/14

1 stop4h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/17

1 stop3h 54m

$414

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/2

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/4

1 stop5h 12m

$437

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/17

1 stop4h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/19

2 stops6h 45m

$600

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/17

2 stops11h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/19

2 stops6h 45m

$606

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/14

1 stop4h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/17

2 stops10h 16m

$620

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/14

2 stops8h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/17

2 stops10h 16m

$666

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When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Columbia is 38 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbia by month

Plan your trip from St. Louis to Columbia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from St. Louis to Columbia is currently $358 while a round-trip flight costs $460. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia (average of $330). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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.

January

$330

February

$336

March

$384

April

$414

May

$429

June

$414

July

$395

August

$359

September

$364

October

$370

November

$378

December

$341

Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °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 April 26, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from St. Louis to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $198, but on average you can expect to pay $570.

  • 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 $198. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $362 round trip. Users have found that Delta is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $304. Delta flights start at $305 while deals on United Airlines start at $344 one-way.

  • What does STL to CAE mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while CAE stands for Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia

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