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$44+ Cheap flights from Columbus to St. Louis (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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — STL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Sat 11/227:45 pmCMH - STL
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Wed 12/33:30 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:45 pmCMH - STL
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:30 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$224
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:03 pmCMH - STL
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Sat 11/14:33 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop17h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/46:55 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 12/86:10 pmSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:30 amCMH - STL
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/412:04 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/223:10 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/36:10 pmSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$273
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Thu 12/1111:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/125:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$275
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Wed 12/37:50 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/55:58 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$276
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Wed 11/197:30 amCMH - STL
2 stops16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/214:13 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$279

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$202
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$44
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$406
From Columbus to Lambert-St Louis
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Columbus

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St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 12/4

6:55 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$247

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 11/27

8:30 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/4

12:04 pm-11:51 am

1 stop22h 47m

$260

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 12/3

9:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/5

4:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$273

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:55 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/12

6:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$273

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 11/22

3:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/3

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$273

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

6:52 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$275

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 12/11

11:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/12

5:27 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$275

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 11/19

7:30 am-11:01 pm

2 stops16h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/21

4:13 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 37m

$279

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 3/10

7:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/11

5:45 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 16m

$289

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 1/24

2:49 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$89

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to St. Louis

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 $158). Flying from Columbus to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Columbus to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Columbus to St. Louis 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
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lambert-St Louis from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Columbus to St. Louis can take about 1h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $247. The distance between Columbus and St. Louis is about 409 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($188), and Southwest ($224) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to St. Louis. You may be able to fly from Columbus to St. Louis for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $315, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (Columbus - Lambert-St Louis), is priced around $278.

  • 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 $158). Flying from Columbus to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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