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

Historically, approximately 90% of flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles are non-stop. This indicates a high availability of direct routes for travelers. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days is typically two. This makes connecting flights a less common option for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles has a median duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2557 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration significantly increases to 9 hours and 22 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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 are typically 17% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $669, while connecting flights have a median price of $570. Despite the higher cost, direct flights account for a significant share, making up 90% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. This indicates a strong preference for non-stop travel on this route.

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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 $407–$795, with a median of $564. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, it is worth noting that new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $323. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median of $467, and July, where the median fare is $498.

How long is the flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles? A typical journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles takes about 4h 20m, including connections. While 90% of recent fares are for direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

The route between St. Louis and Los Angeles covers a distance of 2557 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not a full intercontinental trip.

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

Regular price: $171 - $406

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

The regular price range for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles is typically between $171 and $406. The current lowest deal is $165 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Dec 8.

now $165

Low $171

High $406

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

The cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $298. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $773. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $298

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $773

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$430

$567

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$250

$138

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$249

$194

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$250

$218

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$246

$136

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$205

$142

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$301 → $127

58%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$303 → $139

54%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$301 → $139

54%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$286 → $126

56%

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 STL to LAX are above the typical level, with a median price of $564.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $323

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles, at $323.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 20m

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically average 4 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

90% of recent deals are direct

90% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $165

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $165 from November 16 to December 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

St. Louis main airports to depart from

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers convenient flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

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 ~$154

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative due to its high flight frequency and full-service amenities.

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

💸 Flights from ~$232

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $711. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1292. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance are typically more expensive, averaging $817.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is considered to be $407 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $564. Prices can go up to $795 or more for the higher end of the market. This threshold is based on price trends observed over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, February is typically the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles, with a median price of $323. Other relatively inexpensive months include September, with a median price of $467. The annual median price for this route is $564, indicating that certain months offer significant 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

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

Regular price: $171 - $406

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

The regular price range for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles is typically between $171 and $406. The current lowest deal is $165 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Dec 8.

now $165

Low $171

High $406

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from $298

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $773

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$430

$567

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$250

$138

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$249

$194

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$250

$218

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$246

$136

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$205

$142

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$301 → $127

58%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$303 → $139

54%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$301 → $139

54%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$286 → $126

56%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles