Flying from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL).
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight.
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Frankfurt. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis.
You can choose from 3 direct services a week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). This is the busiest route, with Lufthansa offering a 10:40am departure from FRA to STL.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to STL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When leaving from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with Lufthansa.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and STL is Lufthansa.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Lufthansa.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to STL that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and STL include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
FRA is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kms (75 miles) from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to STL flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Book a hotel close to STL if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight.
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the centre of St Louis is around 10 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
£275 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. A return flight starts from £458. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to STL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). July is when most people travel to St Louis. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to STL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about St Louis
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring St Louis:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The Gateway Arch, Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch are top sights which should feature on any good St Louis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Evansville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of St Louis. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.
Columbia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 177 kms (110 miles) west of St Louis. No journey is complete without seeing Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.