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$248+ Cheap flights from Columbia to St. Louis (CAE - STL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — STL
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$355
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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 May 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 5/315:55 pmCAE - STL
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sun 6/15:40 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/13$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/244:19 pmCAE - STL
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/267:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 7/85:35 pmCAE - STL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/168:00 amSTL - CAE
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$414
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 10/172:16 pmCAE - STL
3 stops42h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/197:37 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/13$436
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 10/172:16 pmCAE - STL
3 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:15 pmSTL - CAE
3 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$541

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

5:55 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/1

5:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$248

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

4:19 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$260

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/8

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/16

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$414

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/17

2:16 pm-7:49 am

3 stops42h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/19

7:37 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$436

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/17

2:16 pm-7:49 am

3 stops42h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/19

5:15 pm-1:21 pm

3 stops19h 06m

$541

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/27

6:05 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 43m

$249

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/27

6:02 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops6h 49m

$300

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/27

7:49 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops20h 41m

$451

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Deals found on 5/13

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Priceline the most. Priceline 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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 May 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to St. Louis in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to St. Louis, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,988 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to St. Louis, with prices starting at $248. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $260 and $414, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $249 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $300 and $451, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$243Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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