Columbus to St Louis (OSU–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 400 mi 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OSU and STL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OSU to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MDW ~3h 38m MKE ~3h 44m CLT ~4h 36m PIE ~4h 50m RSW ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSU → STL
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
STL → OSU
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric OSU→STL CMH→STL DAY→STL
Distance from OSU – 11 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 23 –
Columbus (CMH) to St Louis flights · Dayton (DAY) to St Louis flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Columbus.
OSU: EDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
400 mi / 644 km
Facts

OSU–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance400 mi / 644 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to STL flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OSU to STL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MKE, CLT, PIE and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, DAY and LUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).