Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
St Louis's timezone is UTC-6, making St Louis two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to STL start from 06:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:00 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport flights.
Your SFO to STL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United is your gateway to exploring St Louis (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport offered by this popular airline.
United is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 82.26% of services arriving on schedule, United has the best on-time record for SFO to STL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and STL include:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St Louis Airport (STL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport flight is R 1,618. A round-trip fare right now is R 3,225. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to STL, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to STL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Pick up a St Louis Airport rental car and explore St Louis and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from St Louis Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From St Louis Airport, St Louis is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport. To skip the crowds, head to St Louis in March.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to St Louis Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to STL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done St Louis, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to tick off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
