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$70+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — STL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/297:45 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:10 pmSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/142:11 pmCMH - STL
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/811:22 amSTL - CMH
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/1611:14 amCMH - STL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/184:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/225:45 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:02 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/137:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/147:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1511:14 amCMH - STL
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1810:42 amSTL - CMH
2 stops8h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1211:29 amCMH - STL
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/195:35 pmCMH - STL
2 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$572
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/1411:14 amCMH - STL
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/2310:10 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops45h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$580

Find flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:06 am-10:33 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

5:11 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop29h 08m

$178

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Fri 1/23

12:03 pm-6:51 am

1 stop19h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

5:42 pm-10:47 am

2 stops16h 05m

$204

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/7

6:25 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/7

5:00 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$207

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 1/15

12:00 pm-6:51 am

1 stop19h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

10:06 am-11:19 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$213

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/7

6:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/7

2:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$222

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 1/17

2:16 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

3:45 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$225

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 1/17

5:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

8:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$235

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:23 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

6:47 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 17m

$268

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

5:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$272

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 1/14

7:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/15

7:50 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$276

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to St. Louis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Columbus Airport-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to St. Louis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis (average of $158). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis, such as Southwest and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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?

    Most people fly into Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight to St. Louis from Columbus. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

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

    For as low as $207, Frontier can have you in St. Louis from Columbus Airport in 4h 14m. Columbus Airport and St. Louis are separated by a distance of 409 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($188), and Southwest ($211) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to St. Louis. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to St. Louis for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Airport to St. Louis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Columbus - Lambert-St Louis) can be booked for $196 on average, our data indicates $307 when flying from Columbus Airport to St. Louis.

  • 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 Airport to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis (average of $158). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover the top 2 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$212Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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