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

Flights from Louisville to St. Louis usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to St. Louis.

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

One-stop flights from Louisville to St. Louis most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 17% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

On the Louisville to St. Louis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $306 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $487: a $181 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Louisville to St. Louis?

A nonstop flight from Louisville to St. Louis takes 0h 00m, covering 254 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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.

Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $239 to $889. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Louisville to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Louisville and St. Louis?

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

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 starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to St. Louis flight?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to St. Louis range from $306 to $472, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to St. Louis?

Southwest ($239) and Delta ($308) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Louisville to St. Louis according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Louisville to St. Louis?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Louisville to St. Louis route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Louisville to St. Louis?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $297. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Louisville to St. Louis which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Louisville to St. Louis layovers at 159 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

7:10 am - 10:20 amSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl

2:10 pm - 8:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

$239Southwest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

3:55 pm - 10:05 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

2:10 pm - 8:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

$245Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

5:55 pm - 10:30 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 35m1 stop Orlando

5:45 am - 10:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

$269Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

2:05 pm - 5:10 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:40 pm - 12:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Baltimore/Washington

$274Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

3:50 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

4:40 pm - 12:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Baltimore/Washington

$280Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 9

8:05 am - 1:23 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 pm - 12:10 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$297Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

5:40 pm - 11:15 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 35m1 stop Tampa

5:50 am - 10:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$297Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

7:50 pm - 11:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

8:30 am - 4:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 00m2 stops Milwaukee-Mitchell Baltimore/Washington

$302Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

6:15 pm - 11:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

8:30 am - 4:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 00m2 stops Milwaukee-Mitchell Baltimore/Washington

$307Southwest

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

7:55 pm - 11:54 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$308Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Louisville to St. Louis

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:55 pm - 11:42 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:30 pm - 9:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$640Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:35 am - 3:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

8:20 am - 2:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$645Southwest

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:35 am - 3:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

6:00 am - 2:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 10m2 stops Dallas Love Field Nashville Intl

$650Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

7:27 pm - 10:42 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:53 am - 2:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$729American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

7:03 am - 10:18 amSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:01 am - 7:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$735American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

3:20 pm - 10:25 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Tampa

8:30 am - 5:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway

$778Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

10:40 am - 3:15 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

3:30 pm - 11:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 20m1 stop Orlando

$821Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

3:20 pm - 10:10 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

3:30 pm - 11:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 20m1 stop Orlando

$826Southwest

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

3:20 pm - 10:25 pmSDF Louisville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Tampa

6:05 am - 2:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 05m2 stops Houston Hobby Nashville Intl

$831Southwest

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to St. Louis start at $239. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $306 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $239 on Southwest.

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When to book flights from Louisville to St. Louis

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Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to St. Louis?
Flights from Louisville to St. Louis usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to St. Louis?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to St. Louis.
Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to St. Louis pass through?
One-stop flights from Louisville to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 17% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to St. Louis?
On the Louisville to St. Louis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $306 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $487: a $181 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?
Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Louisville to St. Louis?
A nonstop flight from Louisville to St. Louis takes 0h 00m, covering 254 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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.
Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $239 to $889. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Louisville to St. Louis looking right now?
One-way fares from Louisville to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Louisville to St. Louis?
Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Louisville and St. Louis?
St. Louis is 1 hour behind Louisville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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 starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless
How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to St. Louis flight?
Round-trip flights from Louisville to St. Louis range from $306 to $472, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $306 - about $181 less than Monday (37% savings) 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.
- Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
- Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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