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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 41% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 1% 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 St. Louis to Columbia?

On the St. Louis to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $270 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $465: a $195 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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

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

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 St. Louis to Columbia 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 $325 to $1,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from St. Louis to Columbia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $338.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 23m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Columbia range from $305 to $473, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($325) and Delta ($325) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Columbia route. 51% 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 St. Louis to Columbia?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $324. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Columbia layovers at 177 minutes over the past 3 months.

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

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

10:48 am - 6:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:00 am - 10:53 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 10:43 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:15 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

8:00 am - 2:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:21 pm - 9:40 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 19m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$330United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

1:00 pm - 7:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:16 am - 7:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

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

$330United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

8:30 am - 7:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:16 am - 4:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$335United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 18

6:00 am - 11:12 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:48 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$337Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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

3h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 8:55 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14

5:00 am - 10:33 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:02 am - 12:35 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$358American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

4:31 pm - 11:23 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:30 am - 12:26 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$358American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

10:34 am - 6:13 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:00 am - 8:07 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$417American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from St. Louis to Columbia

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:43 am - 1:31 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

4h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$553American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:13 pm - 10:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:00 am - 10:18 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$559American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:13 pm - 10:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 10:15 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$601American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

1:54 pm - 7:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:20 am - 10:15 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$673American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

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

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

2:56 pm - 7:11 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$675United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

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

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

2:56 pm - 10:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$696United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:53 pm - 9:47 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

13h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$856United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 9:47 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

25h 47m3 stops Newark Boston Logan Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$929United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:53 pm - 9:47 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

13h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$983United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 9:47 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

25h 47m3 stops Newark Boston Logan Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,127United Airlines

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

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Columbia start at $325. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $305 to $473. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Columbia, it is 28% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

October is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Columbia at $315 round-trip.
June ($819) and March ($483) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 160% on average.

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

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Low season	July
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$274

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.

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When to book flights from St. Louis to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Columbia 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 St. Louis to Columbia?
Flights from St. Louis to Columbia usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Columbia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Columbia:

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 1% 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 St. Louis to Columbia?
On the St. Louis to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $270 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $465: a $195 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 611 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Columbia?
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 St. Louis to Columbia 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 $325 to $1,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Columbia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $338.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Columbia?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 23m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Columbia range from $305 to $473, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $270 - about $195 less than Monday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Columbia trip for October. Fares historically average $315 round-trip in that month - typically $504 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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