Cheap flights from St. Louis to Columbia (STL - CAE) from $98

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
STL — CAE
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or April, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Columbia (CAE). 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 16, 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$271
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Columbia Metropolitan

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 93% on the overall cost on flights from St. Louis to Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia?

To save up to 60% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 25 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from St. Louis to Columbia from $306 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $477 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Columbia from St. Louis average $333. You can even find prices in January for less than $333, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $213. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Columbia (STL - CAE)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Columbia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between St. Louis and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from St. Louis to Columbia. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 9/282:05 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 10/16:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/15$198
Fri 7/127:01 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/1411:53 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/15$248
Thu 6/67:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 6/96:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/14$265
Fri 5/247:10 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Tue 5/286:43 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/15$282
Fri 5/3112:59 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sun 6/26:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/15$291

Cheap American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between St. Louis and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from St. Louis to Columbia. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 6/125:38 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/193:46 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$247
Fri 10/46:28 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/67:59 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$331
Wed 6/126:11 amSTL - CAE
2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:13 amCAE - STL
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$597
Thu 6/66:00 amSTL - CAE
2 stops7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/98:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$600
Fri 5/315:55 amSTL - CAE
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:20 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$601
Fri 9/136:37 amSTL - CAE
2 stops7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/1612:39 pmCAE - STL
2 stops7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$605
Fri 5/241:01 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:07 amCAE - STL
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$613
Fri 5/316:40 amSTL - CAE
2 stops11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/25:19 amCAE - STL
2 stops6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$626
Fri 5/241:01 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2711:00 amCAE - STL
2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$629

Cheap St. Louis to Columbia flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Columbia specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/125:38 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/193:46 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$247
Thu 6/67:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 6/96:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/14$265
Fri 5/247:10 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Tue 5/286:43 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/15$282
Fri 5/3112:59 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sun 6/26:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/15$291
Wed 6/1210:15 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/195:32 pmCAE - STL
2 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$540
Fri 5/244:45 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops23h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/276:30 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$585
Wed 6/126:11 amSTL - CAE
2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:13 amCAE - STL
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$597
Thu 6/66:00 amSTL - CAE
2 stops7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/98:39 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$600
Fri 5/315:55 amSTL - CAE
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:20 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$601

St. Louis to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 9/282:05 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 10/16:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/15$198
Wed 6/125:38 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/193:46 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$247
Fri 7/127:01 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sun 7/1411:53 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/15$248
Thu 6/67:00 amSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 6/96:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/14$265
Fri 5/247:10 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Tue 5/286:43 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/15$282
Fri 5/3112:59 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sun 6/26:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/15$291
Fri 10/46:28 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/67:59 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$331
Fri 10/45:34 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops25h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/66:04 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$498
Sat 11/1612:58 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:04 amCAE - STL
2 stops15h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$512

St. Louis to Columbia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from St. Louis to Columbia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from St. Louis to Columbia departing last-minute. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Fri 5/247:10 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Tue 5/286:43 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/15$282
Fri 5/244:45 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops23h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/276:30 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$585
Fri 5/241:01 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:07 amCAE - STL
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$613
Fri 5/241:01 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2711:00 amCAE - STL
2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$629

One-way flights to Columbia from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from St. Louis to Columbia, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. For those needing a return trip from St. Louis, there is a search form available above.
Sat 9/286:58 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$98
Wed 5/2212:53 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$246
Sun 5/2610:46 amSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$270
Fri 5/242:59 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$271
Sat 9/281:39 pmSTL - CAE
2 stops19h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$283
Wed 5/226:16 amSTL - CAE
2 stops6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$299
Thu 5/238:07 amSTL - CAE
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$315

Find flights from St. Louis to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Columbia 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$198 - $575

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/28

1 stop4h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/1

1 stop5h 43m

$198

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/19

1 stop5h 27m

$247

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/12

1 stop3h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/14

1 stop5h 27m

$248

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/6

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/9

1 stop4h 10m

$265

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/31

1 stop8h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/2

1 stop3h 54m

$291

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/4

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/6

1 stop4h 51m

$331

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/4

2 stops25h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/6

1 stop5h 03m

$498

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/19

2 stops17h 24m

$540

Lambert-St LouisColumbia Metropolitan

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/12

2 stops25h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/14

1 stop4h 55m

$575

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/15

When is the best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Columbia is 63 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbia by month

Plan your trip from St. Louis to Columbia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from St. Louis to Columbia is currently $255 while a round-trip flight costs $355. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbia (average of $330). Flying from St. Louis to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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.

January

$330

February

$336

March

$384

April

$391

May

$406

June

$398

July

$385

August

$358

September

$349

October

$368

November

$377

December

$341

Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from St. Louis to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

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  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $198, but on average you can expect to pay $486.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Columbia for under $300?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from St. Louis to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $198. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $247 and $498, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Delta flights start at $246 while deals on United Airlines start at $283 one-way.

  • What does STL to CAE mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while CAE stands for Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Columbia

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American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$227Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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