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Cheapest round-trip
$298
Typical prices: $392-$572
Frontier
Mon 10/1Fri 10/5
OAK - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$136
Typical prices: $254-$587
Frontier
Sat 10/13
OAK - STL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and St. Louis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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September
Cheapest • 19% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Burbank Bob Hope (BUR)
Cheapest • Avg $372 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to St. Louis (OAK-STL)

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

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:51 pm - 11:17 amOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
14h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:17 pm - 11:51 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
25h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$298Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:47 pm - 11:32 amOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
20h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 11:52 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
43h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$309Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:55 pm - 5:40 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
21h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:28 pm - 11:53 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
24h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$311Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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5:20 pm - 12:35 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
17h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:16 pm - 9:05 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
22h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$334Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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12:47 pm - 11:31 amOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
20h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:16 pm - 9:05 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
22h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$334Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:55 pm - 12:33 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
16h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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1:28 pm - 11:53 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
24h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$341Frontier
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16
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12:47 pm - 3:24 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
24h 37m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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1:30 pm - 11:52 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
24h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$354Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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10:17 am - 12:35 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
24h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 11:52 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
43h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$356Frontier
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:15 pm - 8:25 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 10:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$387Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:10 am - 3:15 pmOAK  Oakland-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:40 pm - 7:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-OAK Oakland
8h 40m2 stops Kansas City Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$392Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to St. Louis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Oakland to St. Louis with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to St. Louis start at $298. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $392 to $572. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $298 on Frontier.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to St. Louis, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to St. Louis at $378 round-trip.
  • January ($672) and December ($592) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to St. Louis

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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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Key details for Oakland to St. Louis flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$136
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to St. Louis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Oakland to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Oakland to St. Louis usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

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

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Oakland to St. Louis route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $167. 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 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 Oakland to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Oakland to St. Louis takes 0h 00m, covering 1,720 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland 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 Oakland 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 $309 to $1,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Oakland to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 47m, compared with 5h 51m via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) and 6h 00m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

    St. Louis is 2 hours ahead of Oakland (Central Time vs Pacific 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 Oakland to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Oakland to St. Louis range from $392 to $572, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Oakland to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $446 - about $167 less than Monday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to St. Louis trip for September. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $294 less than the most expensive month, which is January (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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