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Find cheap flights from Columbus to St. Louis from $55

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to St. Louis, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis (CMH-STL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to St. Louis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:12 pm - 6:40 pmCMH-STL
26h 28m1 stop
2:35 pm - 7:57 amSTL-CMH
16h 22m1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
5:12 pm - 10:28 amCMH-STL
18h 16m1 stop
7:30 pm - 7:57 amSTL-CMH
11h 27m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
5:29 am - 10:37 amCMH-STL
6h 08m1 stop
7:30 am - 2:51 pmSTL-CMH
6h 21m1 stop
$194American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
7:00 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-STL
18h 20m1 stop
7:00 am - 6:35 pmSTL-CMH
10h 35m1 stop
$215Sun Country Air
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Thu, May 2 - Sun, May 5
6:53 am - 9:53 amCMH-STL
4h 00m1 stop
11:40 am - 5:22 pmSTL-CMH
4h 42m1 stop
$225American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Fri, May 24
8:57 pm - 10:40 amCMH-STL
14h 43m1 stop
7:00 am - 6:35 pmSTL-CMH
10h 35m1 stop
Fri, May 3 - Sun, May 5
5:12 pm - 4:25 pmCMH-STL
24h 13m2 stops
7:30 pm - 7:57 amSTL-CMH
11h 27m1 stop
$242Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
7:22 am - 11:48 amCMH-STL
5h 26m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:46 pmSTL-CMH
4h 46m1 stop
$260Delta
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
11:10 am - 6:40 pmCMH-STL
32h 30m3 stops
2:35 pm - 7:57 amSTL-CMH
16h 22m1 stop
$264Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
11:25 am - 7:19 pmCMH-STL
8h 54m2 stops
8:05 am - 1:15 pmSTL-CMH
4h 10m1 stop
$660United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 28

Flights from Columbus to St. Louis - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to St. Louis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to St. Louis?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Columbus to St. Louis, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from St. Louis back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis is August, where tickets cost $231 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $417 and $414 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to St. Louis?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Columbus to St. Louis found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $172 on Spirit Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($194). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $55 on Frontier and from $95 on Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and St. Louis per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Columbus Airport and land in St. Louis, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbus Airport and St. Louis?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbus to St. Louis?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbus Airport at 9:20 am and will be landing in St. Louis at 9:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbus to St. Louis?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis jets off at 8:30 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus 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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FAQs for booking Columbus to St. Louis flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis was $55 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and St. Louis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to St. Louis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to St. Louis?

    Columbus airport is called Columbus and the only airport in St. Louis is Lambert-St Louis.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to St. Louis flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to St. Louis?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to St. Louis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to St. Louis, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to St. Louis are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $256 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to St. Louis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to St. Louis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to St. Louis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to St. Louis from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to St. Louis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to St. Louis with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and STL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to St. Louis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to St. Louis from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbus to St. Louis?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Lambert-St Louis, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbus to Lambert-St Louis

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Nonstop returns

Lambert-St Louis to Columbus

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Top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to St. Louis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to St. Louis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to St. Louis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.5food
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
1 stopFrontier
13h 17mCMH-STL
$55
6/11Tue
1 stopFrontier
13h 50mCMH-STL
$78
5/21Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 36mCMH-STL
$95
5/14Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 17mCMH-STL
$97
6/19Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 10mCMH-STL
$98
5/3Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 43mCMH-STL
$118
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 36mCMH-STL
$128
5/14Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 41mCMH-STL
$156
6/11Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
26h 01mCMH-STL
$179
6/11Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 30mCMH-STL
$185

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Last minute flights from Columbus to St. Louis

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to St. Louis that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 25mCMH-STL
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 31mSTL-CMH
$397
4/27Sat
multi-stop
6h 25mCMH-STL
4/28Sun
multi-stop
32h 09mSTL-CMH
$507
4/27Sat
multi-stop
19h 54mCMH-STL
4/28Sun
multi-stop
32h 09mSTL-CMH
$562
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 54mCMH-STL
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 10mSTL-CMH
$660

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Columbus - St. Louis Flights

Departure:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Destination:

St. Louis (STL)United States

Return flight deals:

St. Louis - Columbus

Cabin classes:

$809