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Cheapest round-trip
$118
Typical prices: $221-$420
Frontier
Thu 8/6Tue 8/11
PHL - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
Typical prices: $239-$439
Southwest
Thu 8/6Mon 8/10
PHL - STL • Non-stop
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and free drinks on this short flight.
Southwest assigned seats include extra-legroom options; points and cash adds flexibility.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 27m
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Cheapest • Avg $220 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis (PHL-STL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 5:37 pm
PHL
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STL
12h 12m
1 stop
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6:34 pm - 7:15 am
STL
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PHL
11h 41m
1 stop
$118Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
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4:40 pm - 8:57 am
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STL
17h 17m
1 stop
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6:34 pm - 7:15 am
STL
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PHL
11h 41m
1 stop
$119Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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6:30 am - 5:22 pm
PHL
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STL
11h 52m
1 stop
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6:17 pm - 7:15 am
STL
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PHL
11h 58m
1 stop
$121Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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8:30 am - 5:37 pm
PHL
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STL
10h 07m
1 stop
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4:57 pm - 12:22 pm
STL
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PHL
18h 25m
1 stop
$122Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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8:30 am - 5:37 pm
PHL
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STL
10h 07m
1 stop
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4:57 pm - 12:22 pm
STL
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PHL
18h 25m
1 stop
$123Frontier
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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5:28 pm - 9:40 am
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STL
17h 12m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 11:21 pm
STL
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PHL
11h 46m
1 stop
$124Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
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5:28 pm - 9:40 am
PHL
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STL
17h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:35 am - 11:21 pm
STL
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PHL
11h 46m
1 stop
$125Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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4:40 pm - 8:57 am
PHL
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STL
17h 17m
1 stop
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4:57 pm - 8:39 am
STL
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PHL
14h 42m
1 stop
$129Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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5:28 pm - 9:40 am
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STL
17h 12m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 6:15 pm
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PHL
6h 40m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 17
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4:30 pm - 5:37 pm
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STL
26h 07m
1 stop
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4:57 pm - 7:15 am
STL
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PHL
13h 18m
1 stop
$132Frontier
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Philadelphia to St. Louis, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from St. Louis back to Philadelphia, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis, 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis is August, where tickets cost $285 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $497 and $467 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $479, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis, 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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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 seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia 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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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis

  • How do I get from Lambert St. Louis Airport (STL) to the city center?

    MetroLink provides train service from the airport to the city center. The train departs from Lambert Airport Terminal 1 station and arrives at Stadium Station. It typically runs 406 times weekly with the duration of the ride being around 45 minutes. Public buses also offer service the route between the airport and the city center with a journey time of around 45 minutes. The cost will vary depending on the bus you choose.

  • What seat options are available on Frontier flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    Frontier Airlines offers several seat options, including standard seats, which are the regular seats, and stretch seats, which are seats with additional legroom that are available for purchase for an additional fee, and are often located in the front of the plane or the emergency exit rows. Frontier Airlines offer passengers the option to choose their own seats for a fee, instead of having the airline randomly assign them.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Southwest flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    Southwest Airlines allows passengers on flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis to check up to two bags for free as part of the fare, provided that the bags do not exceed 50 lbs in weight and 62 inches in size. Passengers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board the aircraft. The carry-on bag must not exceed 24 inches in length, 16 inches in width, and 10 inches in height. In addition, passengers will be charged an additional fee of $75 per one-way trip for bags that exceed the weight limit of 50 lbs, up to a maximum weight of 100 lbs.

  • What services are offered by Alaska Airlines on economy class flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    Alaska Airlines offers several services on economy class flights including limited food and drinks, which may include a choice of snacks or meals, free soft drinks, coffee, and tea on all flights, leather headrests and a wide range of in-flight entertainment options, and standard economy seats with average legroom and seat-back pockets for storage.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis was $60 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to St. Louis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to St. Louis flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and St. Louis.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Philadelphia to St. Louis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to St. Louis from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    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 St. Louis with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and STL 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    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 St. Louis from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $378 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to St. Louis (STL) have layovers in various cities depending on the airline. Some of these cities include Orlando (MCO), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), Denver (DEN), and Charlotte (CLT).
  • Flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis take approximately 7 hours so passengers can consider flying Business class on American Airlines flights. A Business class ticket on American Airlines gets you access to the Flagship Lounge at the airport, priority boarding, and lie-flat seats, making the overall journey more comfortable.
  • United Airlines is using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions, with plans to use lower-carbon fuels on routes like those from Philadelphia to St. Louis.
  • Delta Air Lines provides wheelchair assistance to passengers who require assistance throughout their travels on flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis. The airline provides additional assistance at the airport, as well as on board flights, for passengers with reduced mobility or those traveling with a caregiver.
  • Lambert St. Louis Airport (STL) gives access to several other cities in the region. These include Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Ann, Bridgeton, Florissant, Ferguson, Maryland Heights, Overland, Creve Coeur, and Chesterfield.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

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

Direct departures

Philadelphia 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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Direct returns

Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia

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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis

Other airlines flying from Philadelphia to St. Louis

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