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Cheapest round-trip
$352
Typical prices: $334-$466
United Airlines
Thu 12/6Sat 12/15
CAE - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$270
Typical prices: $288-$442
Delta
Sun 12/16
CAE - STL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Columbia and St. Louis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $356 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to St. Louis (CAE-STL)

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

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:15 am - 12:22 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:50 am - 5:09 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$352United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:45 pm - 10:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:25 am - 1:54 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$352United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:15 am - 12:22 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 am - 2:27 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$357United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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10:14 am - 1:18 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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11:14 am - 4:39 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$376American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:16 am - 9:40 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 24m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:00 pm - 7:08 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$376United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:10 pm - 9:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:29 pm - 11:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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6:23 pm - 12:16 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:32 pm - 11:57 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$408American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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11:53 am - 4:23 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:31 pm - 8:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$409Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 18
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5:35 am - 9:01 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:36 pm - 5:14 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$409Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
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11:53 am - 4:43 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:31 pm - 9:41 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$503Delta
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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 typically range from $334 to $466. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $352, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to St. Louis. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 45% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to St. Louis at $319 round-trip.
•April ($468) and June ($445) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Columbia to St. Louis flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$270
Beat the crowds with an average 62% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Columbia to St. Louis

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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Your Columbia to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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

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

    A nonstop flight from Columbia to St. Louis takes 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Columbia to St. Louis range from $334 to $466, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $352 to $1,136. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • 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).

  • 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) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Columbia to St. Louis. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $193.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 12m, compared with 4h 26m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 40m 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 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.

Your guide to booking Columbia to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $353, about $193 less than Monday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to St. Louis trip for August. Fares historically average $319 round-trip in that month - typically $149 less than the most expensive month, which is April (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.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

More options for your flight from Columbia to St. Louis

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