How many flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.5% of flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of connections observed was 2. This suggests that direct options are less common for this route, and travelers should anticipate at least one stop if not flying direct.

How many hours is the flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles has a duration of 4 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 2557 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 14 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

How much do direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles have been approximately 34% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $466, while connecting flights had a median price of $349. Direct flights accounted for about 6.5% of the total flights observed over the trailing 90-day period, indicating their relative scarcity and higher cost.

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St. Louis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Fares for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically range from $307–$710, with a median price of $456. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $246. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $279, and August, with a median of $282.

A typical journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles takes about 4h 15m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 7h 22m. Only 4.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles; most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical number of 2 connections for those that are not non-stop.

The route from St. Louis to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2557 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

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

Regular price: $222 - $365

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically range from $222 to $365. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $171

Low $222

High $365

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

The cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles is January, with a median price of $202. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $649. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $202

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $649

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Oct

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Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$606

$368

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$671

$558

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$606

$348

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$679

$578

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$667

$622

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$667

$348

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$676 → $350

48%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$667 → $348

48%

5 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 31

$606 → $348

43%

5 nights

Jul 25 - Jul 30

$606 → $368

39%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles

St. Louis - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for St. Louis to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $171.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or August for lower prices

Historically, March ($246), April ($279), and August ($282) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 15m

The typical direct flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 4h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 4.5% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

St. Louis main airports to depart from

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $277. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $697 for tickets purchased 28-59 days out. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance are typically more expensive, averaging $345. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is considered to be $307 or less. The median price for this route has been $456. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $710 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles have been March, April, and August. In March, the median price was $246, while in April it was $279. August also presented a median price of $282. The annual median price for this route is $456, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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St. Louis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

The route from St. Louis to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2557 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

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

Regular price: $222 - $365

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically range from $222 to $365. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $171

Low $222

High $365

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $202

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $649

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$606

$368

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$671

$558

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$606

$348

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$679

$578

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

$667

$622

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$667

$348

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$676 → $350

48%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$667 → $348

48%

5 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 31

$606 → $348

43%

5 nights

Jul 25 - Jul 30

$606 → $368

39%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles