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$115+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CMH
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Columbus

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 May 27, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/74:09 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop27h 05m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:59 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop28h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/98:08 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop18h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/174:47 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop27h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$262
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/234:17 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:59 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop28h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24$268
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:17 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Fri 6/198:58 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop27h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/44:17 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop16h 26m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:59 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop28h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/23$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:17 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:59 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop28h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/23$288
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/154:17 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Fri 6/198:58 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop27h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Tue 6/237:03 am
STL
-
CMH
1 stop9h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 6/259:14 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop4h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Thu 7/25:40 am
STL
-
CMH
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Fri 7/312:15 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 8/116:40 pm
STL
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Fri 8/147:30 am
CMH
-
STL
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/132:32 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop3h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 6/176:50 am
CMH
-
STL
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/233:15 pm
STL
-
CMH
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Thu 6/257:55 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$302

Find 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 May 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$248
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$363
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
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One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbus that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/23

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$297

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/5

6:40 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Thu 8/6

3:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$306

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/4

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Mon 7/6

7:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

$306

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/19

12:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Mon 6/22

5:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$311
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/23

7:10 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Fri 7/3

8:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$315

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/20

5:45 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

6:25 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 05m

$325

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Columbus

Thu 8/27

11:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$329

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/10

2:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Columbus

Fri 8/14

9:50 am-3:10 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$338

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/15

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Columbus

Fri 6/19

7:05 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$351

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/23

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Thu 6/25

7:05 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$351

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $168). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 May 27, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 May 27, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 $297, Southwest can have you in Columbus from St. Louis in 3h 35m. The distance from St. Louis to Columbus is about 409 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($206), offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Columbus. Southwest is 47% 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 $414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $178. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), you can expect to pay $297 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $168). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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