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$295+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — STL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 9/810:05 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop3h 27m
Delta
Tue 9/154:59 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 10/106:15 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 10/161:29 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:25 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 8/261:00 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 8/206:25 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 8/278:40 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/146:08 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Wed 8/196:00 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:00 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop3h 51m
Delta
Sun 10/117:20 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop3h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/145:38 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 8/198:50 am
STL
-
CAE
2 stops9h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/286:50 am
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Sun 8/309:15 am
STL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 10/97:19 pm
CAE
-
STL
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Fri 10/167:20 pm
STL
-
CAE
1 stop3h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$355

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$384
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Lambert-St Louis
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to St. Louis that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

6:25 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

8:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$310

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/19

6:25 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/26

1:00 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$312
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/10

8:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/11

7:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$330

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

11:55 am-2:33 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/24

12:52 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$345

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/31

2:21 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/4

5:00 am-2:12 pm

2 stops8h 12m

$390

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/28

5:38 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops7h 21m

$394
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/29

8:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$302

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/29

10:10 am-9:13 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$502

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $278). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in May is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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.

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

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 July 23, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 and Delta fly from Columbia to St. Louis in about 3h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 611 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $248 round trip. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $137 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 $182 and $226, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to St. Louis (average of $278). Flying from Columbia to St. Louis in May is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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