Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
St Louis is two hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from LAX to STL start at 05:00 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 19:25 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LAX to STL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering St Louis (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to STL flights, with 77.73% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and STL include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St Louis Airport (STL)
Currently, R 1,257 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,060. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to STL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to STL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Reserve a hotel near STL if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a St Louis Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and experience more of St Louis and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from St Louis Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From St Louis Airport, St Louis is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to St Louis in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to St Louis Airport for July if you want to visit St Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to STL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced St Louis. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.









