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$72+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CMH
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus (C01). 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 January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$302
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/3011:18 amSTL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Sun 2/112:03 pmCMH - STL
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/103:49 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop19h 41mFrontier
Tue 2/177:37 pmCMH - STL
1 stop27h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 1/275:42 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/297:28 pmCMH - STL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/103:49 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/176:15 amCMH - STL
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/225:42 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops16h 05mFrontier
Mon 1/268:00 pmCMH - STL
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 2/15:42 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops16h 05mFrontier
Mon 2/28:00 pmCMH - STL
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 2/188:17 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops13h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/211:20 pmCMH - STL
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/108:15 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 2/177:30 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/3011:18 amSTL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/14:11 pmCMH - STL
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$240

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Columbus 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 January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbus that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/10

3:49 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 41m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

7:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$174

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/27

5:42 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:28 pm-10:23 am

1 stop15h 55m

$179

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

5:42 pm-10:47 am

2 stops16h 05m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

8:00 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$219

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/10

6:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

5:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop4h 45m

$229

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

9:09 am-11:19 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

8:00 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$243

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

12:44 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$244

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/4

8:22 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Columbus

Fri 2/13

10:54 am-6:51 am

1 stop20h 57m

$255

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

9:37 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbus

Thu 3/26

11:55 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$259

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

3:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Thu 3/26

8:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$259

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/24

3:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Thu 3/26

8:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 10m

$259

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $188). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 7, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated January 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from St. Louis to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Columbus?

    For a flight from St. Louis to Columbus, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is just 12.7 mi from the center of the city. Lambert-St Louis is the only St. Louis airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Columbus per day. 3 airlines have flights to Columbus from Lambert-St Louis on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $229, Frontier can have you in Columbus from St. Louis in 1h 20m. The distance from St. Louis to Columbus is about 409 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($168), and Southwest ($223) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Columbus. American Airlines is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Columbus is generally $426, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $96. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $188). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Columbus. 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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