Travelling from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) begins with finding the best airport to take off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to STL, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to STL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with a stop at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). A main stopover between Paris Orly Airport and STL, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Paris to STL flight? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Consider staying in a hotel near STL if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
The centre of St Louis is roughly 16 kilometres from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is RM2,030. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,056. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to STL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Paris to STL.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit St Louis. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Paris to STL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about St Louis
Start your St Louis trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The Gateway Arch, Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch are top attractions which should feature on every St Louis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Evansville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of St Louis. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.
Columbia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kilometres west of St Louis. No journey is complete without dropping by Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.