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Cheapest round-trip
$322
Typical prices: $405-$590
Southwest
Thu 11/22Sat 12/1
STL - BOS • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$331
Typical prices: $414-$595
American Airlines
Sat 12/1Wed 12/5
STL - BOS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 34m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $270 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Boston (STL-BOS)

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

Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 30mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 10:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
$322Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 9:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
6h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 7:40 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 05mnonstop
$322Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 14m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:26 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 26mnonstop
$323American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 2:34 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 32m1 stop Philadelphia
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7:00 am - 9:29 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 29mnonstop
$323American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 10:11 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
15h 02m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:06 am - 11:59 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
13h 53m1 stop Orlando
$323Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 10:11 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
15h 06m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:06 am - 12:25 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
26h 19m1 stop Orlando
$325Frontier
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
6:26 pm - 11:54 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:51 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 51m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$333Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
2:31 pm - 8:56 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:27 am - 9:19 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$333Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
United Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 5:27 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 58m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:43 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 7:14 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:31 am - 12:10 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$376United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Boston flights

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Boston typically range from $405 to $590. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $322, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Boston. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Boston at $449 round-trip.
•February ($895) and June ($520) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from St. Louis to Boston are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% 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 St. Louis to Boston

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest and BOS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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.

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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 St. Louis to Boston flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$104
Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Boston

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Your St. Louis to Boston 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 St. Louis to Boston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:24 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 34m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Boston:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Boston takes 2h 34m, covering 1,043 miles.

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

    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 St. Louis to Boston flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Boston range from $405 to $590, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $482 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $270 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $488 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 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 St. Louis to Boston?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Boston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to Boston 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 $322 to $1,717. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on St. Louis to Boston flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on St. Louis to Boston flights:

    • American Airlines
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Sixt

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

    Flights from St. Louis to Boston usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from St. Louis to Boston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $443 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $110.

    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 St. Louis to Boston?

    2 airlines operate flights between St. Louis and Boston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • American Airlines

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 5h 01m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 5h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Boston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Boston are TD Garden, Fenway Park and Boston Common. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to Boston flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 St. Louis to Boston 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
    • American Airlines: 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.

  • Which facilities at BOS airport are convenient for traveling mothers?

    BOS airport has Mamava Suites and nursing rooms dedicated to traveling mothers. You can change your baby's diaper in the nursing rooms beside each restroom of Terminal A. Mothers looking for private spaces to feed their babies or pump breasts can check out Mamava Suites inside Terminal B.

  • Where can I eat or grab a snack at BOS airport?

    BOS airport hosts multiple food stations, cafés, and restaurants inside each terminal. Visit Berkshire Farms Market in Terminal A if you need lunch or breakfast. This restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian dishes. Those in a hurry can pass by Green Express in Terminal C for grab-and-go service. For snacks, check out Dunkin' on the Arrivals of Terminal C.

  • Does STL airport provide religious services to its travelers?

    Yes. STL airport has a religious facility called St. Louis Interfaith Chapel. If you need a private and quiet space at the airport to meditate, pray, or conduct a mass, go to the interfaith chapel. Scheduled Muslim prayers, Protestant services and Catholic mass are available here daily. It is located near E33 on the airside of Terminal 2.

  • Which pet facilities are accessible at STL airport?

    STL airport has pet relief areas where you can take your furry friend to stretch and hydrate before the flight. There are outdoor pet relief areas outside Terminal 1 next to exit 6 and next to exit 15 of Terminal 2. If you prefer indoor relief areas go to Concourses A and C of T1 or Concourse E of T2.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Boston 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 Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $443, about $110 less than Sunday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Boston trip for April. Fares historically average $449 round-trip in that month - typically $446 less than the most expensive month, which is February (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 $270 round-trip on this route - about $218 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 Boston Logan Intl Airport.

    • Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
    • Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
    • Hilton Boston Logan Airport
  • Disabled travelers flying out of St. Louis can consider booking their flights at Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL). The airport has enhanced accessibility to accommodate travelers with special needs. Inside the airport’s terminals are elevators, visual and audible signs, automatic doors and braille signage. Adapted telephones and wheelchair-accessible toilets are also available throughout the airport. The airlines offer wheelchair service.
  • STL airport is a family-friendly airport. Here you will find an International Play Port managed by The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum near gate C3. This play area features a kids' version of the MetroLink light rail train, kid-sized plane, and air traffic control tower. Take your kids to the port to burn all their energy while waiting for the flight.
  • STL airport hosts a USO lounge called The James S. McDonnell USO in Terminals 1 and 2 designated for US military members flying out through the airport. Sleep areas, a computer center, and free luggage storage are available in this lounge. Other lounges at STL airport are Wingtips Lounge on the airside of Terminal 2 and the American Airlines lounge called Admirals Club on the airside between Concourses B and C.
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is an ideal landing airport for corporate travelers since it hosts on-site hotels, including the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, connected to the terminals through a sky bridge and Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. These hotels have a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities. You can checkin at any hotel to catch up with your work or hold meetings.
  • Travelers flying in through BOS airport need not worry about how they will get to their various destinations since the airport offers convenient ground transportation services. If you are heading to various locations in Boston, including Harvard University and Peabody, take the MBTA buses operating routes 448 and 459 from the terminals. Those heading to the city center can opt for taxis outside each terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Boston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Boston Logan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Boston Logan Intl to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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