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Cheapest round-trip
$121
Typical prices: $314-$562
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/27Sat 10/31
SAN - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $314-$482
Southwest
Tue 10/27Sat 10/31
SAN - STL • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 40m
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 37m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to St. Louis (SAN-STL)

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

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:59 pm
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10h 49m
1 stop
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6:02 am - 2:38 pm
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10h 36m
1 stop
$121Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:55 am - 5:10 pm
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8h 15m
1 stop
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6:29 am - 1:21 pm
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8h 52m
1 stop
$137Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:25 am - 7:17 pm
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STL
10h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:10 pm - 11:51 pm
STL
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SAN
29h 41m
1 stop
$159Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 15
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:17 pm
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STL
10h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:10 pm - 11:59 pm
STL
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SAN
29h 49m
1 stop
$164Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:14 pm
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STL
6h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 11:55 pm
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SAN
8h 42m
1 stop
$187American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:37 pm
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STL
5h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 5:39 pm
STL
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SAN
8h 38m
1 stop
$187American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 5:10 pm
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19h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:51 pm
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5h 41m
1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:03 pm - 11:17 am
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12h 14m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:21 pm
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SAN
8h 52m
1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:02 pm - 8:37 am
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STL
11h 35m
2 stops
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3:40 pm - 9:19 pm
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SAN
7h 39m
1 stop
$265Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 9:59 pm
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STL
7h 21m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:55 pm
STL
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SAN
8h 25m
1 stop
$307Delta
Booking Insights

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to St. Louis from San Diego usually cost between $258 and $427 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $121 on Alaska Airlines (Oct 27-Oct 31).

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to St. Louis on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to St. Louis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to St. Louis is September, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $436 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to St. Louis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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

 
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

$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to St. Louis

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

  • What type of flights are offered from SAN to STL?

    The are 1-stop and 2-stop layover flights from SAN to STL often operated by Delta, Frontier, and American Airlines. The common layover cities include Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta. Direct flights are seldom offered from SAN to STL but you can get a few operated by Southwest Airlines.

  • Is there a Lost & Found Section at STL?

    There is a Lost & Found section maintained by the St. Louis Airport Police Department. Additionally, lost items are also recovered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and if you wish to make an inquiry, do so between Monday and Friday. It’s also recommended to contact your airline for inquiries.

  • Is there a Car Rental Service at STL?

    To get to the car rental station, board the Enterprise Bus at the pick-up spot situated outside the baggage claim area. Here you’ll be assisted at the counter to get the rental agreement and vehicle keys but you may also find self-service stations for quick and easy rental transactions.

  • What are the travel options from STL to the city center?

    Aside from the Car Rental Service, other travel options to choose from include taking a taxi, a ride app, the MetroLink, or the bus service. The taxi zones are located at Terminal 1 Exit 14 and Terminal 2 Exit 12. The Ride App pick up zones are at Terminal 1 Exit 6 and Terminal 2 Exit 15. The MetroLink stations are at Terminal 1 Exit 1 and Terminal 2 Exit 12. Lastly, the Bus Port is located to the South of Terminal 1.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to St. Louis was $69 for a one-way ticket and $121 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at St. Louis, also known as Lambert-St Louis.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to St. Louis flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to St. Louis are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $470 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $375 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to St. Louis from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to St. Louis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $240 or less one-way and $413 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers with disabilities, San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a variety of accessibility features including parking, TDD telephones, wheelchair services, visual paging monitors, courtesy carts, and reasonable accommodation upon request.
  • SAN and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) each have 3 lactation rooms for nursing mothers. All the lactation rooms are equipped with comfortable seating, power outlets, and sinks. The Lactation Suites at STL are near Gate A10, near Gate C9, and near Gate E33. The Lactation rooms at SAN are located at Terminal 1 East Rotunda, Terminal 1 West Rotunda, and Terminal 2 West.
  • Both SAN and STL have USO Lounges providing an assortment of complimentary services to active members of the military and their families at no extra cost. The USO Lounge at SAN is located on the East Floor of Terminal 2 landside whereas STL has 2 USO Lounges located on the lower level of the Terminal 1 landside and near the baggage claim area at Terminal 2 landside.
  • In addition to the Volunteer Airport Ambassador team, SAN has a program known as ‘Ready, Pet, Go’ where trained therapy dogs offer relief and comfort to travelers under stress and anxiety. These friendly pups are paired with Volunteer Airport Ambassadors who act as additional eyes for safety and also offer additional airport information.
  • There is a children’s playground officially known as The St. Louis International Play Port which offers a pretend airport experience with a kid-sized plane, an airport screening area, a traffic control tower which has a slide and other amazing features. It is located within the C Concourse near Gate C3.

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