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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbia to St. Louis (CAE - STL)

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — STL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to St. Louis

Cheapest flights from Columbia to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:06 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:05 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Tue 3/2410:02 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/11$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:36 pmCAE - STL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Tue 3/241:34 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/11$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/247:05 amCAE - STL
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:35 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Wed 3/259:45 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/11$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Sat 3/287:25 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/11$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Mon 3/233:58 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/11$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:36 pmCAE - STL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sat 3/287:25 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/11$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:36 pmCAE - STL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Mon 3/233:58 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/11$514

Find flight deals from Columbia to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to St. Louis (STL). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$389
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Lambert-St Louis
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to St. Louis 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to St. Louis that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

2:37 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/3

3:11 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$286

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/26

4:06 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/30

5:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$446

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/25

9:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/29

5:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$449

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/25

1:00 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/24

10:02 am-3:43 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$465

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/24

5:36 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/25

10:02 am-3:43 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$475

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

7:59 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$249

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/4

7:59 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$270

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/24

10:56 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$275

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/24

10:40 am-5:54 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$395

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

10:40 am-7:18 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$395

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Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to St. Louis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to St. Louis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia-St. Louis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to St. Louis

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $161). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 CAE to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to St. Louis in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to St. Louis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Columbia to St. Louis in about 5h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 611 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to St. Louis, with prices starting at $229. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $232 round trip. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $161). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 Columbia to St. Louis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to St. Louis. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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