Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is two hours behind St Louis.
Flights from STL to SFO start at 07:00 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:30 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 22 weekly Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your STL to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.
With 79.45% of services landing as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering STL to SFO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STL and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 2,092 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,178. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STL to SFO.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STL to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, data shows 78.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near STL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you're on a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STL to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.
