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$87+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CMH
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Columbus (C01). 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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$87
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$288
From Lambert-St Louis to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:55 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop22h 14mFrontier
Sun 5/115:59 pmCMH - STL
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:40 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Fri 7/412:45 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:05 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Wed 5/216:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/16$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:29 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/129:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/48:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:33 pmCMH - STL
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:10 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops24h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/59:33 pmCMH - STL
1 stop20h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:59 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:04 pmCMH - STL
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Columbus 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Columbus that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/9

5:55 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Columbus

Sun 5/11

5:59 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 07m

$170

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/1

7:40 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Fri 7/4

12:45 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$211

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/14

5:29 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Columbus

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$221

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/12

7:06 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 02m

Columbus

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$234

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

8:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

9:33 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$256

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops24h 09m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

9:33 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$272

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/3

6:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Columbus

Mon 10/6

2:04 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$299

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

5:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 40m

$87

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/16

11:28 am-8:59 am

1 stop20h 31m

$101

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/20

7:10 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$106

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 STL to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Columbus in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Columbus. 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
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
349 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Columbus. 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 from for flights from St. Louis to Columbus?

    For a flight from St. Louis to Columbus, you will be flying from 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 outbound flight to Columbus per day. 3 airlines have flights to Columbus from Lambert-St Louis on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($170), Southwest ($211), and Delta ($221) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Columbus. Frontier is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $101 and $106, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Columbus is generally $320, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $239. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Columbus), you can expect to pay $211 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from St. Louis to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 St. Louis to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Columbus. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$217Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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