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Cheap Flights from San Diego to St. Louis

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from San Diego to St. Louis

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to St. Louis

August 18 - August 24

Cheapest

SAN - St. Louis

$331

$166

Round trip

July 15 - July 20

Best

SAN - St. Louis

$315

$170

Round trip

July 14 - July 27

SAN - St. Louis

$282

$170

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

SAN - St. Louis

$341

$170

Round trip

July 20 - July 27

SAN - St. Louis

$301

$170

Round trip

July 21 - July 27

SAN - St. Louis

$301

$170

Round trip

July 20 - August 16

SAN - St. Louis

$276

$170

Round trip

August 19 - August 23

SAN - St. Louis

$343

$170

Round trip

August 19 - August 31

SAN - St. Louis

$303

$171

Round trip

July 13 - July 19

Earliest

SAN - St. Louis

$309

$175

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from San Diego to St. Louis

A typical journey from San Diego to St. Louis takes about 12h 57m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. Given the distance, planning for a full travel day is advisable.
For those seeking cheap flights from San Diego to St. Louis, prices typically range from $169โ€“$337, with a median of $297. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 25% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to St. Louis? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $160, and March, where the median fare is $164. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median fare of $197. Focusing your travel plans on these months can help secure a better price.
Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to St. Louis connect at least once. Only 0.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Diego to St. Louis. For the majority of connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey.
The route from San Diego to St. Louis covers a distance of 2501 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares. Setting up price alerts can be beneficial to catch these deals as they emerge.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to St. Louis

Regular price: $275 - $410

Prices for flights from San Diego to St. Louis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to St. Louis is typically between $275 and $410. The current lowest deal is $166 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 18-Aug 24.

now $166

Low $275

High $410

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to St. Louis

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to St. Louis is April, with a median price of $160. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $430. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $160

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $430

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Direct flights from San Diego to St. Louis

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to St. Louis

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$309

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$309

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$308

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$309

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$289

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAN - St. Louis

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$284

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to St. Louis

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$343ย ย โ†’ย ย $170

50%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$341ย ย โ†’ย ย $170

50%

6 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 24

$331ย ย โ†’ย ย $166

50%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$346ย ย โ†’ย ย $185

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to St. Louis

San Diego - St. Louis route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to St. Louis are above the typical level, with 25% good prices.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $160

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to St. Louis, at $160.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

The median flight time is 12h 57m

Flights from San Diego to St. Louis typically take 12h 57m, covering a distance of 2501 km.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 60% of recent deals are for connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 87 direct deals from San Diego to St. Louis recently.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to St. Louis appear frequently, about 1 per day.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is often the cheapest option for flights from San Diego to St. Louis.

๐Ÿ“ ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$166

McClellanโ€“Palomar (CLD)

Consider McClellanโ€“Palomar for an alternative departure airport from the San Diego area to St. Louis.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$348

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to St. Louis.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$166

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV)

Cheapest

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) is a useful alternative, especially for budget routes and travelers on the Illinois side.

๐Ÿ“ ~55 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$209

Columbia Regional (COU)

Columbia Regional (COU) offers a full range of cabin classes and serves as a reliable regional hub.

๐Ÿ“ ~180 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$318

Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)

Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI) provides consistent regional service and includes Business class availability.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$438

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International (PIA)

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International (PIA) is a larger regional airport with multiple cabin classes.

๐Ÿ“ ~235 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$255

Central Illinois Regional (BMI)

Central Illinois Regional (BMI) is an option for travelers willing to drive into Central Illinois.

๐Ÿ“ ~230 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$348

Business & First Class Flight Deals to St. Louis

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$957

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85% AI deal score

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85% AI deal score

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$957

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85% AI deal score

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$1,039

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St. Louis, United States

84% AI deal score

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$957

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Sep 30

St. Louis, United States

84% AI deal score

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$957

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St. Louis, United States

84% AI deal score

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$957

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84% AI deal score

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St. Louis, United States

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84% AI deal score

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$957

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84% AI deal score

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$957

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St. Louis, United States

84% AI deal score

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St. Louis, United States

84% AI deal score

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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$957

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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$957

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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$957

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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$1,039

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,667

$1,043

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St. Louis, United States

83% AI deal score

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$1,084

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St. Louis, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,348

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St. Louis, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,640

$1,039

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St. Louis, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,768

$1,080

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St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

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$1,180

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St. Louis, United States

80% AI deal score

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$1,159

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$1,161

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$1,478

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75% AI deal score

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$1,381

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75% AI deal score

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$1,409

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$1,200

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St. Louis, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,409

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St. Louis, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,251

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74% AI deal score

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$1,363

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St. Louis, United States

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$1,553

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St. Louis, United States

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$1,553

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St. Louis, United States

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St. Louis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

Historically, the cheapest flights from San Diego to St. Louis are typically found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight was $258. Booking 60 or more days out saw prices rise to an average of $296. Even closer to departure, flights booked 0-6 days out averaged $292, indicating that booking within the optimal window can lead to savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to St. Louis was considered to be $169. The median price for this route over the same period was $297. Prices can vary, with 25% of fares falling at or below $169, while 75% of fares were $337 or less.

Historically, April has been the best month to fly from San Diego to St. Louis, with a median price of $160. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $164. While December had a median price of $197, it was also identified as the most expensive month for this route. The annual median price for this route is $297.