Flying from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 5 hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to STL, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from London to STL that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and STL include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and STL:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to STL? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Book a hotel near STL if you have a late flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
From Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St Louis is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
For a one-way ticket from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Rs95,428 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs179,551. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from London to STL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit St Louis in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from London to STL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about St Louis
Start your St Louis trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
The Gateway Arch and Forest Park are just the start of the top attractions to put on your St Louis itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Louis Zoo.
Complete your St Louis trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in St Louis. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
