Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
St Louis is one hour behind Columbia and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Your CAE to STL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAE and STL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to St Louis Airport (STL)
Currently, $152 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $316. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CAE to STL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport.
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CAE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Columbia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to CAE:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Consider staying in a hotel near STL if you're catching a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from St Louis Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
St Louis Airport is roughly 24 kilometers from central St Louis. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport. To skip the crowds, visit St Louis in March.
Lock in your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to St Louis Airport for July if you'd like to explore St Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAE to STL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometers north-east of St Louis, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometers east of St Louis. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
