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Cheapest round-trip
$275
Typical prices: $338-$545
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HOU - STL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $199-$443
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Sat 12/1
HOU - STL • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 61% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $324 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to St. Louis (HOU-STL)

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

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:25 am - 9:25 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
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8:30 am - 10:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 10mnonstop
$275Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 7:05 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$275Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:30 am - 9:30 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$275Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:45 pm - 4:45 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
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5:10 am - 7:15 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$275Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:25 am - 9:25 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$275Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:30 pm - 12:35 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 05m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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8:30 am - 10:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 10mnonstop
$276Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:00 pm - 12:15 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
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8:25 pm - 10:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$285Southwest
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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5:50 am - 9:30 amHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 40m1 stop New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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11:45 am - 1:50 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 05mnonstop
$285Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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11:35 am - 6:05 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 9:28 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$286American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:58 am - 1:58 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:55 pm - 11:29 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-HOU Houston Hobby
4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$295American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis typically range from $338 to $545. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $275, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis at $340 round-trip.
•March ($475) and June ($460) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis the cheapest?

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to St. Louis

 
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Key details for Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$109
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis

When to book flights from Hobby to St. Louis

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Your Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

    The flight takes about 2h.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis.

  • How long is a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis takes 2h, covering 688 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis range from $338 to $545, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 110% above the $412 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $324 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $413 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $275 to $906. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 57% 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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

    Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 17% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $146.

    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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and St. Louis.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 41m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis flights?

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

    • Southwest: 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 Houston Hobby Airport 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $347, about $146 less than Sunday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston Hobby Airport to St. Louis trip for September. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $135 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $324 round-trip on this route - about $89 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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