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$84+ Cheap flights from Columbus to St. Louis (STL)

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CMH — STL
May 28 — Jun 41
Wed 5/28
Wed 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in April or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$288
From Columbus to Lambert-St Louis
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:00 amCMH - STL
2 stops36h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/156:36 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops26h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/22$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/193:08 pmCMH - STL
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Thu 6/265:47 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop13h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/22$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/128:49 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/157:20 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 6/226:10 amCMH - STL
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Wed 6/257:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 5/22$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:20 amCMH - STL
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Thu 6/197:30 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 5/22$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/226:00 amCMH - STL
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2512:15 pmSTL - CMH
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Tue 7/14:19 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/56:33 amSTL - CMH
2 stops6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$526

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 May 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to St. Louis that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-5:04 pm

2 stops36h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/15

6:36 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$220

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 6/19

3:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/26

5:47 pm-8:27 am

1 stop13h 40m

$227

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 6/12

8:49 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/15

7:20 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$235

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sun 6/22

6:10 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$257

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 6/18

6:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop3h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/19

7:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$278

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sun 6/22

6:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops37h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

12:15 pm-10:18 pm

3 stops33h 03m

$324

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Fri 6/6

10:39 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/8

8:10 am-1:11 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$501

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 8/9

5:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop3h 35m

$84

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Mon 8/25

6:32 pm-9:07 am

1 stop15h 35m

$100

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$103

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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to St. Louis is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 23, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Columbus to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on May 18, 2025.

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

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 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to St. Louis, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to St. Louis, you will be flying into 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 inbound flight from Columbus per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lambert-St Louis from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($220), Frontier ($227), and American Airlines ($235) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to St. Louis. You may be able to fly from Columbus to St. Louis for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Frontier flights start at $100 while deals on Delta start at $103 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to St. Louis? While on average our users pay $317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $146. The most popular route (Columbus - Lambert-St Louis), is priced around $205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbus 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$186Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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