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$79+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus (CMH)

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CMH
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 (CMH). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 8/126:40 pmSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
lun. 8/258:45 amCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 8/77:23 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/115:00 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 8/96:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 33mDelta
mié. 8/138:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/10$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 9/49:17 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/77:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 7/105:26 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop25h 06mSpirit Airlines
jue. 7/175:05 amCMH - STL
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$229
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vie. 7/185:40 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
vie. 8/112:31 pmCMH - STL
1 stop26h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$281
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vie. 7/185:40 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/218:37 pmCMH - STL
1 stop20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$286

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbus Airport 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

mar. 8/12

6:40 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

lun. 8/25

8:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/7

7:23 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Columbus

lun. 8/11

5:00 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$177

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 8/9

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Columbus

mié. 8/13

8:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$183

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 9/4

9:17 am-3:18 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Columbus

dom. 9/7

7:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$209

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 7/10

5:26 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop25h 06m

Columbus

jue. 7/17

5:05 am-4:31 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$229

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 7/18

5:40 pm-9:19 am

1 stop14h 39m

Columbus

vie. 8/1

12:31 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop26h 28m

$281

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 7/18

5:40 pm-9:19 am

1 stop14h 39m

Columbus

lun. 7/21

8:37 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$286

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/21

8:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$79

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 9/11

9:56 am-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$88

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 8/23

3:36 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$92

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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 Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus Airport 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 junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus Airport 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.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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?

    Lambert-St Louis (STL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Lambert-St Louis; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the St. Louis airport to Columbus. It is only a 12.7 mi journey to Lambert-St Louis (STL) from St. Louis’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Columbus Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $157 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $177 and $183 round-trip. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $88 and $92 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $263. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), is priced around $157.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus Airport 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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DeltaCheapest$213Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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