Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAXA) to St Louis (STL)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to St Louis Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £113. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to St Louis

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to St Louis flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St Louis

Los Angeles to St Louis: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to St Louis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than St Louis.

Los Angeles to St Louis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£113
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to St Louis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to St Louis is £113. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to St Louis.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to St Louis.
As of March 2026, there are 89 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to St Louis.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to St Louis is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to St Louis Airport on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to St Louis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to St Louis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): What you need to know

  • Your adventure will begin at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the main airport in Los Angeles. Search for flights from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) that take off from this terminal.

  • 3 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport flight.

  • St Louis Lambert International Airport is located in St Louis. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 7:25pm. Opt for the first LAX to STL departure with Southwest Airlines at 5am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to STL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Popular months like December or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) take off from this terminal.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This top airline operates services from LAX.

  • Most passengers prefer to book seats with Southwest Airlines between LAX and STL.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Southwest Airlines.

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kms (18 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81% of the time.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kms (18 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to STL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:

About St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

Getting from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to central St Louis

  • From St Louis Lambert International Airport, central St Louis is around 24 kms (15 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

  • Right now, £55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £113. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to STL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Affordable Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Los Angeles to STL.

  • Find an affordable flight from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to St Louis. October is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your Los Angeles to STL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to St Louis Lambert International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 7ºC.

More about St Louis

Explore more of the United States

  • St Louis is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 257 kms (160 miles) east of St Louis, a visit to Evansville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.

  • Columbia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kms (110 miles) west of St Louis. No journey is complete without dropping by Sentinel Park, Bur Oak Brewing Company and Museum of Art and Archaeology.

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