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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$324
Typical prices: $299-$433
Frontier
Fri 10/30Mon 11/2
STL - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $335-$456
American Airlines
Wed 8/26Mon 8/31
STL - LAX • Non-stop
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Southwest includes a free carry-on; American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding.
Southwest Wi-Fi supports streaming; use the American app for movies and TV.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 3h 56m
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Cheapest • Avg $219 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles (STL-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
Frontier Logo
8:10 pm - 12:03 am
STL
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LAX
5h 53m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:22 am - 5:54 pm
LAX
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STL
6h 32m
1 stop
$324Frontier
Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2
Frontier Logo
10:35 am - 5:42 pm
STL
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LAX
9h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 5:54 pm
LAX
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STL
8h 54m
1 stop
$324Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
8:50 pm - 10:55 pm
STL
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LAX
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 11:25 am
LAX
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STL
3h 30mnonstop
$337Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
STL
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LAX
4h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 12:50 am
LAX
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STL
3h 40mnonstop
$337Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:10 am
STL
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LAX
4h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
LAX
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STL
3h 42mnonstop
$337American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 8:45 am
STL
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LAX
4h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:30 pm
LAX
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STL
3h 45mnonstop
$337American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 1:44 pm
STL
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LAX
19h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 9:40 am
LAX
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STL
32h 25m
2 stops
$344Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:19 pm - 9:59 pm
STL
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LAX
8h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 9:35 am
LAX
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STL
6h 36m
1 stop
$346Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
11:20 am - 8:40 pm
STL
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LAX
11h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 9:08 pm
LAX
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STL
9h 28m
2 stops
$373Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
11:20 am - 8:40 pm
STL
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LAX
11h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 9:08 pm
LAX
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STL
9h 28m
2 stops
$374Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from St. Louis usually cost between $336 and $457 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $324 on Frontier (Oct 9-Oct 11).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For St. Louis to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to St. Louis, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $338 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $467 and $445 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles

 
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January

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$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

  • Does Lambert International airport offer special assistance?

    The provision of wheelchair services at no additional cost is made available to customers flying with various airlines. A member of the professional staff will accompany and help the passenger during the whole airport procedure.

  • Can I get access to rental car services once I arrive at LAX Airport?

    Offices for car rentals are often situated outside the airport, away from the terminals. Passengers arriving at the airport can access these rental firms on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside of the baggage claim area and behind a sign that reads "Rental Car Shuttles." Alamo, Avis, and Budget are some of the companies that provide rental cars.

  • Are there hotels near the Lambert International Airport?

    Yes, there are hotels near Lambert International Airport. The hotels that are nearest to Lambert International Airport are the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel and the Best Western Plus St. Louis Airport Hotel. They provide a cleaning service, breakfast in the morning, hot showers, and wireless internet access. Shuttle services are available to provide transportation to the airport.

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from LAX Airport?

    Taking a cab or a private shuttle in Los Angeles is one of the transport options that is both one of the fastest and most convenient ways to go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to downtown. You can reach downtown from LAX Airport by taxi or private shuttle in about 30min, and these services are available 24h.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles was $164 for a one-way ticket and $324 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Los Angeles?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    St. Louis and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave St. Louis from Lambert-St Louis and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $533 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from St. Louis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from St. Louis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $241 or less one-way and $484 or less round-trip.
  • If you need to unwind while waiting for your flight to leave, St. Louis Airport (STL) lounges are available at a discounted rate regardless of the airline you are traveling with. It is the greatest option for connecting flights, flight cancellations, early morning check-ins, and breakfast. Many lounges have comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, and an assortment of alcoholic beverages, spirits, and liquors. While lounges vary slightly from one another, the following are some of their most distinguishing characteristics: food (buffet or snacks), unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs, and showers.
  • Nursing mothers at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) have access to a private room specifically designed for their needs. STL's Lactation Suites are now available and can be found at Gates A10, C9, and E33. These suites are located behind security checkpoints on all three concourses.
  • With the opening of new indoor Service Animal Relief Areas (SARA) in each of the airport's concourses, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has made it simpler for pet owners to travel with service animals. Concourse C (around Gate C24) and Concourse A now have SARAs (near Gate A16).
  • If you need to change your currency after landing at LAX, you may visit the Banking and Foreign Money Exchange kiosks situated on the lower floor of Terminal 1, near the C Gates security checkpoint. The business is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) advises travelers to arrive at Lambert International Airport at least 2h before their planned boarding time. Arriving early is another effective strategy for greatly lowering the traveling stress.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles

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

Los Angeles 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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Other airlines flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.