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, only 2.4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop.

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

The direct flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis typically takes 3 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 2557 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 3 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis have been frequent. Given this trend across the trailing quarter, setting a price alert could be beneficial. Travelers often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares by monitoring price changes for this route.

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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-16
LAX - St. Louis
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$258
$151
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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 cover a distance of 2,557 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short regional hop but typically shorter than intercontinental travel. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis, understanding the typical price range and travel times can help in planning.

Fares for this route typically range from $335 to $739, with a median price of $527. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $92. Following closely, October also offers lower prices, with a median of $119. Travelers can also find more competitive fares in December, where the median price is $197.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. How long is the flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 13h 49m.

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

Regular price: $212 - $412

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis is $212 to $412. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now $151

Low $212

High $412

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

American Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$518

$450

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$530

$453

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$423

$341

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$464

$412

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$513

$422

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$505

$445

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$258 → $151

41%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$513 → $422

18%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$260 → $171

34%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$302 → $220

27%

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 LAX to STL are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $92

Historically, September, October, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 49m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from LAX to STL is 13 hours 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.4% of recent flights from LAX to STL are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $151

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $151 was found for travel from November 11-16, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are historically frequent 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.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV)

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) is the closest alternative and easy to access for travelers on the Illinois side of the metro area.

📍 ~45 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$319

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From LAX

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Oct 28

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,426

$1,073

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 21

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,399

$1,073

Save $326

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 28

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,406

$1,073

Save $333

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 21

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,385

$1,073

Save $312

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 07

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,183

$952

Save $231

United Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 24

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,181

$952

Save $229

United Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Sep 17

St. Louis, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,811

$1,314

Save $497

United Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 02

St. Louis, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,420

$1,094

Save $326

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Oct 28

St. Louis, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,546

$1,165

Save $381

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Oct 26

St. Louis, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,021

Save $393

From LAX

Elite

Sep 18

St. Louis, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,766

$1,261

Save $505

From LAX

Elite

Oct 28

St. Louis, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,524

$1,165

Save $359

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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 7-13 days out typically sees a significantly higher average price of $1332. Even booking 60+ days in advance shows an average price of $324, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within the 14-27 day window.

Based on 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 was $527. Fares above $739 are typically in the more expensive range. Aiming for a fare at or below $335 can help travelers secure a more economical option.

Historically, September and October have offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis. In September, the median price was $92, while October saw a median price of $119. December also presented a relatively lower median price of $197. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $527 for this route, making them favorable times to travel.

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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: $212 - $412

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis is $212 to $412. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now $151

Low $212

High $412

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

American Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$518

$450

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$530

$453

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$423

$341

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$464

$412

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$513

$422

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - St. Louis

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

Frontier Airlines

$505

$445

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$258 → $151

41%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$513 → $422

18%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$260 → $171

34%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$302 → $220

27%

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 LAX to STL are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $92

Historically, September, October, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 49m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from LAX to STL is 13 hours 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.4% of recent flights from LAX to STL are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $151

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $151 was found for travel from November 11-16, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis are historically frequent 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.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV)

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) is the closest alternative and easy to access for travelers on the Illinois side of the metro area.

St. Louis, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,021

Save $393

From LAX

Elite

Sep 18

St. Louis, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,766

$1,261

Save $505

From LAX

Elite

Oct 28

St. Louis, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,524

$1,165

Save $359

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to St. Louis

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

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

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Los Angeles - St. Louis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for prices around $92

Connecting flights average 13h 49m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $151

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to St. Louis

Best Elite deals to St. Louis

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 28

Oct 21

Nov 07

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Sep 17

Nov 02

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Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

How early should I book Los Angeles to St. Louis flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

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

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

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

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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

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

Direct flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Los Angeles - St. Louis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for prices around $92

Connecting flights average 13h 49m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $151

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to St. Louis

Best Elite deals to St. Louis

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 28

Oct 21

Nov 07

Oct 24

Sep 17

Nov 02

Oct 28

Oct 26

Sep 18

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

How early should I book Los Angeles to St. Louis flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis?