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Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus

STL — CMH
Oct 31 — Nov 71
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Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$387
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $332). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest 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
4,207 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,207 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,207 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 2 airlines have flights to Columbus from Lambert-St Louis on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from St. Louis to Columbus round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($230), offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Columbus. Southwest is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $130 and $159, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Columbus is generally $342, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), you can expect to pay $118 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $332). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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