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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis takes 3h 34m, covering 1,588 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis range from $378 to $557, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $443 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $291 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $460 for nonstop.

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.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $326 to $3,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to St. Louis flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Los Angeles to St. Louis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $575, a difference of $175.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 38m, compared with 5h 49m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h via Salt Lake City (SLC).

St. Louis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to St. Louis flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

You will find baby care facilities in the family assist rooms near restrooms located throughout the terminals. Family assist rooms feature comfortable seating and baby changing facilities. There’s a children’s play area at STL for those with older kids. The St. Louis International Play Port, organized by STL in conjunction with The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum, is located near Gate C3.

STL is ADA compliant and has provided elevators in all terminals and parking garages for passengers with limited mobility. The elevators have braille signage and offer audible information, and the route of travel into the terminal doesn’t require the use of stairs. Accessible restrooms are also provided throughout the terminals. TTY telephones for the hearing impaired are also located throughout the terminal, and visual paging is also part of STL’s accessibility services.

A metro link light rail station at the airport links STL to downtown. You’ll get the Red Line to downtown from Terminals 1 and 2. There’s also an option of taking the bus, and you’ll get the bus from the BusPort, just south of Terminal 1. You can get car rentals from the lower levels of Terminal 1, and Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, and National have their counters at STL. Go Best Express is a private shuttle that offers door-to-door services from STL and departs every 30min from Terminals 1 and 2. You’ll also get taxis at the rank outside the terminal buildings.

Yes, dogs and cats are allowed to travel through STL. However, TSA’s rules require pets to remain within their carriers as they travel through the airport. They can only walk free at pet relief areas or as they walk through security. You’ll find pet relief areas at the lower levels of Terminal 2 or the upper west side of Terminal 1.