Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to St. Louis?

Flights from Columbia to St. Louis usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to St. Louis?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbia to St. Louis: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to St. Louis pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbia to St. Louis most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 72% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 2% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to St. Louis?

On the Columbia to St. Louis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $319 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536: a $217 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbia to St. Louis?

A nonstop flight from Columbia to St. Louis takes 0h 00m, covering 611 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to St. Louis?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Columbia to St. Louis changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $1,181. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbia to St. Louis looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbia to St. Louis are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $343, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to St. Louis?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Columbia and St. Louis?

St. Louis is 1 hour behind Columbia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to St. Louis flight?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to St. Louis range from $315 to $440, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($305) and United Airlines ($310) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbia to St. Louis according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbia to St. Louis?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Columbia to St. Louis route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Columbia to St. Louis?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $400. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Columbia to St. Louis which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Columbia to St. Louis layovers at 161 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to St. Louis

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 am - 9:44 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 1:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$305American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

5:37 pm - 9:40 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 7:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

12h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$310United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:11 pm - 9:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:18 pm - 11:53 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 12:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 1:14 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$325American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

4:53 pm - 9:13 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 10:34 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$325American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

5:59 pm - 11:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:27 am - 3:38 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$336American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

5:37 pm - 11:24 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 2:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$337United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

5:37 pm - 9:40 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 2:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$344United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

5:40 am - 10:51 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:08 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$357Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22

8:00 am - 11:15 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:08 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$357Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbia to St. Louis

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

1:53 pm - 5:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:18 pm - 12:03 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$405American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

5:21 pm - 9:57 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 1:31 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$433American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

4:49 pm - 8:44 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:54 pm - 9:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$447American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:25 am - 11:57 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 7:07 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$508United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

10:22 am - 9:36 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

12h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:30 am - 7:07 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$569United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

10:22 am - 9:31 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

12h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:27 am - 4:57 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$600United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

2:56 pm - 11:38 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

8:30 am - 2:26 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$702United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

10:22 am - 9:31 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

12h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:26 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$705United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to St. Louis flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to St. Louis start at $305. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $315 to $440. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to St. Louis?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to St. Louis, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 51% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

September is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to St. Louis at $288 round-trip.
June ($445) and April ($438) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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When to book flights from Columbia to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to St. Louis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to St. Louis?
Flights from Columbia to St. Louis usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to St. Louis?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbia to St. Louis:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to St. Louis pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbia to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to St. Louis?
On the Columbia to St. Louis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $319 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536: a $217 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?
Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Columbia to St. Louis?
A nonstop flight from Columbia to St. Louis takes 0h 00m, covering 611 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to St. Louis?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Columbia to St. Louis changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $1,181. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbia to St. Louis looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbia to St. Louis are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $343, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to St. Louis?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Columbia and St. Louis?
St. Louis is 1 hour behind Columbia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?
Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless
How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to St. Louis flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbia to St. Louis range from $315 to $440, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $319 - about $217 less than Monday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to St. Louis trip for September. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $157 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.
- Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
- Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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