Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are available, but they represent a small portion of the total. Historically, approximately 2.4% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced two stopovers across the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

The direct flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis typically takes about 3 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 2557 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is longer, averaging 8 hours and 3 minutes. This includes the time spent during the layover.

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to St. Louis flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis is recommended. Historically, deals for this route have been frequent. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert could help you identify a favorable fare when it becomes available.

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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-10
LAX - St. Louis
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$284
$183
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-19
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2026-08-26 – 2026-08-31
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Los Angeles to St. Louis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis typically span a distance of 2557 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis, fares right now skew above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, prices for this route have typically ranged from $335–$739, with a median of $527. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis? The data indicates that September is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $92. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $119, and December presents a median of $197. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to St. Louis takes approximately 13h 49m, including connections. This longer duration is largely due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, only 2.4% of recent fares for this route were for direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Regular price: $203 - $397

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis is between $203 and $397. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 28.

now $167

Low $203

High $397

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis is September, with a median price of $92. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $541. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $92

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $541

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$358

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$348

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$396

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$380

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$333

$276

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$345 → $184

47%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$330 → $214

35%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$380 → $275

28%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$273 → $171

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Los Angeles - St. Louis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to St. Louis are above the typical level at $167.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis, with a median price of $92.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 49m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to St. Louis is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.4% of recent flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $167 from Los Angeles to St. Louis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$170

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International is the primary airport for flights arriving in St. Louis.

📍 ~20 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV)

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) is a useful alternative for travelers on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro area.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Business & First Class Flight Deals to St. Louis

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$1,557

$1,173

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $182. Booking 60+ days out typically resulted in an average price of $324, while waiting until 7-13 days before departure saw prices rise significantly to an average of $1332.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis is considered to be $335 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $527. Fares around $739 or higher are typically in the more expensive range for this route.

Historically, September and October have offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis. The median price in September was $92, and in October, it was $119. While December also showed a median price of $197, it was also identified as the most expensive month overall, with an annual median price of $527 for the route.

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Los Angeles to St. Louis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Regular price: $203 - $397

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis is between $203 and $397. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 28.

now $167

Low $203

High $397

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis

September

Cheapest

Flights from $92

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $541

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$358

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$348

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$396

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$380

$275

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

Los Angeles (LAX) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$333

$276

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$345 → $184

47%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$330 → $214

35%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$380 → $275

28%

6 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 11

$273 → $171

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis