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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to St. Louis:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 10:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 3:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to St. Louis:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to St. Louis takes 3h 55m, covering 1,730 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 San Francisco to St. Louis range from $441 to $683, with an average of $547 over the past 12 months. Anything below $441 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $547 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $591 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to St. Louis flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $394 to $2,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to St. Louis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from San Francisco to St. Louis usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to St. Louis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $509 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $622, a difference of $113.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 22m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 32m via San Diego (SAN).

St. Louis is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 San Francisco to St. Louis flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

The bus ride from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to the Central Business District of St. Louis takes around 30min and costs about $9 to $14 one way.

Car rental agencies Alamo, Avis, and Budget are all present at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport for your convenience. The automobile rental firms provide a complimentary shuttle service that runs around the clock and goes directly to the off-airport facilities where customers are expected to return their cars.

Take pleasure in opulent suites with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame breathtaking views of the airport and the bay. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is a premium hotel located very next to San Francisco International Airport. The hotel, which is situated in a convenient location near the entrance to SFO, can be reached quickly and simply from all terminals by either the road or the AirTrain.

There are five lots for on-site parking at San Francisco International Airport. They are the Domestic Garage, International Garage G, International Garage A, Long Term Surface, and Long Term Garage. Valet parking is available at the airport, providing an additional 150 parking spots. There are plenty of parking lots at the airport, but they fill up quickly.