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.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of all flights leaving Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% land on time at their destination.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near STL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.