Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Los Angeles is two hours behind St Louis and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 05:15 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:30 with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your STL to LAX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Los Angeles — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Southwest Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates STL to LAX flights. An impressive 82.41% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between STL and LAX include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is Rs18,887. A return fare right now is Rs40,596. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from STL to LAX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from STL to LAX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to St Louis Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
St Louis Airport is around 24 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to STL:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel near LAX if you're on a late St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STL to LAX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are key highlights.
