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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like St Louis to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from St Louis to Los Angeles International

St Louis to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from St Louis to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

St Louis to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM919
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week82

Finding cheap flights from St Louis to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from St Louis to Los Angeles International is RM919. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from St Louis to Los Angeles International.
Southwest Airlines, Qatar Airways and American Airlines fly direct from St Louis to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2025, there are 82 flights per week flying from St Louis to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from St Louis to Los Angeles International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St Louis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Los Angeles is two hours behind St Louis and follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 20 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 05:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:40 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Your STL to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Jetting into Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering STL to LAX flights. A reliable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive on time.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between STL and LAX:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • RM468 is the best price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM919. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STL to LAX.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from STL to LAX.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from STL to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.

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