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$86+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — STL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis

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 December 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/306:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Sat 1/36:29 amSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/15$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:36 pmCMH - STL
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/54:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:31 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/54:53 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/166:50 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/173:13 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/204:15 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/213:10 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/3111:14 amCMH - STL
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/44:27 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:00 amCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:15 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1910:15 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/212:04 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/299:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:05 amSTL - CMH
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$635

Find 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 December 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$315
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

Wed 1/7

6:28 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/11

5:11 pm-10:48 am

2 stops16h 37m

$170

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/21

6:06 am-11:33 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

8:22 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$183

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:06 am-11:33 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

5:42 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$211

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/14

8:50 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/21

8:15 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$213

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

6:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$213

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 1/20

1:19 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

3:54 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$218

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sun 1/25

12:03 pm-6:51 am

1 stop19h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

11:18 am-11:19 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$227

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/14

6:06 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 28m

$98

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sun 1/18

12:00 pm-6:51 am

1 stop19h 51m

$98

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 1/13

6:06 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 28m

$98

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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 December 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% 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 December 13, 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 December 16, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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. 3 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 45m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $213. 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 ($205) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to St. Louis. You may be able to fly from Columbus to St. Louis for 45% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $119. Southwest flights start at $123 while deals on American Airlines start at $124 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 $326, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $162. The most popular route (Columbus - Lambert-St Louis), is priced around $165.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover the top 3 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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