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Cheapest round-trip
$105
Typical prices: $355-$521
Frontier
Sun 12/2Sun 12/9
BWI - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$275
Typical prices: $383-$554
Southwest
Mon 12/3Sun 12/9
BWI - STL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 24m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $244 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to St. Louis (BWI-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baltimore to St. Louis

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:00 am - 11:10 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:02 pm - 10:41 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
9h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$105Frontier
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 11:17 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:02 pm - 9:07 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
20h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$105Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:46 am - 11:26 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:03 am - 11:46 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$269Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:15 am - 7:40 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 25mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 3:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
1h 50mnonstop
$275Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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4:45 pm - 6:05 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 20mnonstop
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6:35 am - 9:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
1h 55mnonstop
$275Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 9:44 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:38 pm - 11:57 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$285American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
12:18 pm - 5:20 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:18 pm - 1:07 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
4h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$285Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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7:12 pm - 11:17 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
17h 05m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 9:16 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
18h 16m3 stops Jonesboro Nashville Intl Orlando
$302Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:00 am - 12:12 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
19h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
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2:00 pm - 9:16 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
18h 16m3 stops Jonesboro Nashville Intl Orlando
$309Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 12:02 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:20 am - 1:34 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BWI Baltimore/Washington
6h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$357American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Baltimore to St. Louis flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Baltimore to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Baltimore to St. Louis typically range from $355 to $521. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $105, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to St. Louis. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to St. Louis?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to St. Louis at $352 round-trip.
•June ($513) and July ($465) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Baltimore to St. Louis the cheapest?

Flights from Baltimore to St. Louis are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Baltimore to St. Louis

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on BWI

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Baltimore to St. Louis flights

Low season

October

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Beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Baltimore to St. Louis

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Your Baltimore to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baltimore to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:19 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 24m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Baltimore to St. Louis.

  • How long is a flight from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Baltimore to St. Louis takes 2h 24m, covering 736 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Baltimore to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Baltimore to St. Louis range from $355 to $521, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Baltimore to St. Louis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $425 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $244 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $463 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Baltimore to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore to St. Louis flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Baltimore to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Baltimore to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    Flights from Baltimore to St. Louis usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Baltimore to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Baltimore to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Baltimore to St. Louis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $508, a difference of $141.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Baltimore and St. Louis.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Baltimore to St. Louis?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 42m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 48m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What is the time difference between Baltimore and St. Louis?

    St. Louis is 1 hour behind Baltimore (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Baltimore to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Baltimore to St. Louis flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Baltimore to St. Louis flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Baltimore to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $367, about $141 less than Monday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Baltimore to St. Louis trip for February. Fares historically average $352 round-trip in that month - typically $161 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $244 round-trip on this route - about $219 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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