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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.5% of flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct options are less common 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 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 more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $466, while connecting flights had a median price of $349. This represents a premium of approximately 34% for direct options. Direct flights also made up a smaller portion of the available options, at 6.5%.

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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 of $456. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles may require careful planning.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles, the data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $246. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $279, and August, with a median of $282. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles takes about 4h 15m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections is closer to 7h 22m. Only 4.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles; most itineraries involve 2 stopovers.

The route from St. Louis to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2557 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks or price alerts could be beneficial for securing better fares.

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

Regular price: $204 - $395

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

Regular prices for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically range from $204 to $395. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 16.

now $186

Low $204

High $395

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

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$449

$412

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$434

$421

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$441

$417

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$434

$433

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$311

$270

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$243

$277

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

$305 → $209

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$306 → $220

28%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$246 → $186

24%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$292 → $232

21%

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St. Louis - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from St. Louis to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 15m

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 4h 15m, while connecting flights average 7h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 4.5% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

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 St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights to the Los Angeles area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative due to its close proximity to North Los Angeles.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$300

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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 has been 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $277. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, for example, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $697. Even bookings made 60+ days out were typically higher, averaging $345. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, 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 across the trailing quarter was $456. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $710 or less.

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 April saw a median of $279. August also presented competitive prices with a median of $282. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $456.

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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: $204 - $395

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

Regular prices for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles typically range from $204 to $395. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 16.

now $186

Low $204

High $395

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$449

$412

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$434

$421

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$441

$417

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$434

$433

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$311

$270

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - Los Angeles

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

Frontier Airlines

$243

$277

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

$305 → $209

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$306 → $220

28%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$246 → $186

24%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$292 → $232

21%

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 from St. Louis to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 15m

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 4h 15m, while connecting flights average 7h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 4.5% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

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 St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights to the Los Angeles area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative due to its close proximity to North Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,775

$1,222

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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

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

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

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles

St. Louis - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

St. Louis main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy St. Louis to Los Angeles tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

What's the best month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

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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

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

Direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles

St. Louis - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

St. Louis main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Oct 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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