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$69+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus

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STL — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/78:00 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 8/127:25 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 11/106:43 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1210:26 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/45:23 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Thu 8/147:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/30$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/298:37 amSTL - CMH
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/25:30 amCMH - STL
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:26 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops25h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/25:05 amCMH - STL
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$235
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:40 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Sun 7/135:25 pmCMH - STL
1 stop16h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/23:34 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/38:37 pmCMH - STL
3 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$273

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbus that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

8:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Tue 8/12

7:25 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

5:23 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbus

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$167

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

8:37 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Sat 8/2

5:30 am-12:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$207

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

5:26 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops25h 56m

Columbus

Sat 8/2

5:05 am-2:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$235

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/5

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Sat 8/9

5:52 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$254

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/2

3:34 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 44m

Columbus

Sun 8/3

8:37 pm-6:41 pm

3 stops23h 04m

$273

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/25

5:40 pm-9:19 am

1 stop14h 39m

Columbus

Sun 7/27

5:25 pm-9:11 am

1 stop16h 46m

$313

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/27

8:15 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$69

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/19

9:17 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$79

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/27

6:01 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$80

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/3

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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 $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Columbus flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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. 2 airlines have flights to Columbus from Lambert-St Louis on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($137), Delta ($167), and American Airlines ($207) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Columbus. Southwest is 61% 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?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $103, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Columbus is generally $344, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), you can expect to pay $144 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 $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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

Discover the top 2 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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