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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$256
Typical prices: $296-$521
Frontier
Sat 10/3Sat 10/10
STL - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $399-$449
Southwest
Thu 1/21Mon 1/25
STL - SAN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 42m
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Cheapest • Avg $318 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to San Diego (STL-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Diego 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 San Diego

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
Frontier Logo
8:10 pm - 11:51 pm
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5h 41m
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6:25 am - 9:40 am
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25h 15m
2 stops
$256Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:45 pm - 8:14 pm
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27h 29m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 5:22 pm
SAN
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STL
23h 37m
2 stops
$256Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 2:42 pm
STL
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SAN
10h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
SAN
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STL
8h 15m
1 stop
$257Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:21 pm
STL
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SAN
8h 52m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
SAN
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STL
8h 15m
1 stop
$257Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:33 pm
STL
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SAN
7h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:27 pm
SAN
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STL
10h 12m
1 stop
$259Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:48 am - 1:16 pm
STL
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SAN
6h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:36 pm - 9:31 pm
SAN
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STL
5h 55m
1 stop
$282Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:47 pm
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SAN
7h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 8:59 pm
SAN
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STL
6h 20m
1 stop
$302United Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
8:36 am - 2:14 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 11:42 pm
SAN
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STL
6h 37m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 14
American Airlines Logo
8:36 am - 1:07 pm
STL
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SAN
6h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 8:24 am
SAN
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STL
7h 39m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 1:44 pm
STL
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SAN
7h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 11:40 pm
SAN
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STL
7h 16m
2 stops
$308United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis to San Diego 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 San Diego?

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 San Diego departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from St. Louis usually cost between $297 and $481 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $256 on Frontier (Aug 23-Aug 29).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to San Diego?

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

For St. Louis to San Diego, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego 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 San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Diego, 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 San Diego is September, where tickets cost $309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $442 and $441 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego?

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to San Diego

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to San Diego 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 San Diego

  • How can I fly from STL to SAN?

    Southwest operates a non-stop flight from STL to SAN. Airlines such as Frontier, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines operate one-stop flights from STL to SAN. Some of the layover cities include Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), Las Vegas (LAS), and Houston (IAH). American Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate flights from STL to SAN with two layovers.

  • Does STL have nursing rooms?

    Yes. STL has installed Lactation Suites in Gates A10, C9, and E33. Each unit has a comfortable club chair with a full back and a movable arm table, a sink with counter space, and power outlets.

  • Does STL have a USO?

    Yes. There are two USO lounges at STL, one in Terminal 1 at Baggage Claim M6. This lounge is open 24h. The other is in Terminal 2 near Exit 11 by Baggage Claim, open from 7 am until 6 pm. Some amenities in these lounges include showers, a sleeping area with beds, a library, a children's play area, snacks and beverages, computers, Wi-Fi, TV, comfortable seating, and more.

  • How do I get from SAN into downtown San Diego?

    From Lindbergh Field at Terminal 1 at STL, you can catch a San Diego Metro Transit bus #992 into downtown San Diego at Broadway and State Street. This trip takes about 18min and buses depart about every 20min. Taxis and shuttles can get you from STL to downtown San Diego in less than half the time but at about twice the price of a bus.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to San Diego was $60 for a one-way ticket and $256 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and San Diego?

    A passport is not required to fly from St. Louis to San Diego.

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

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to San Diego, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and SAN 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $230 or less one-way and $492 or less round-trip.
  • The St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is a hub for Cape Air and Air Choice One. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a focus city for Southwest Airlines and Alaskan.
  • You can park your car at STL long-term before your trip to SAN at B Lot and D Lot. Free shuttles run every 10min between these lots and the terminals. There are garages and surface lots closer to the terminals, within walking distance, but these parking options are more expensive. You can check the STL homepage to see what availability there is in each of the lots.
  • At the Baggage Claim in Terminals 1 and 2 at SAN, passengers can take advantage of Traveler’s Aid if they need to. This non-profit facility is open from 8 am until 11 pm, and it provides aid to travelers who are stranded or distressed. Traveler’s Aid can assist you with issues such as transportation assistance, emergency housing, lost or stolen money, and more.
  • STL has a total of six animal relief areas for travelers who have a pet or service animal with them. The animal relief stations in the terminal can be found at Gates E4, A16, C24, and E40. The relief areas that are outside can be accessed through Exit 6 in Terminal 1 and Exit 15 in Terminal 2.
  • STL has an airport and travel-themed kids' play area, the St Louis International Playport, at Gate 2 on Concourse C. At this indoor playground, kids can play with a kid-sized plane, car, van, and truck. There is also a control tower with a sliding board, a pretend luggage conveyor belt, a pretend security area with a pretend X-ray machine, and a play-car rental counter.

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San Diego to Lambert-St Louis

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Other airlines flying from St. Louis to San Diego

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