Flying from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
Hop on a direct Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Toronto.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). You can choose from 10 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 11:30am departure between YYZ and STL.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to STL.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You'll find a direct flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers services from YYZ.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Air Canada from YYZ to STL.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 78.69% of the time.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to STL flight:
62.09% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight.
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. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
RM746 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Return flights start from RM1,455. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to STL.
The best month for landing cheap Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to St Louis. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Toronto to STL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about St Louis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in St Louis right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in St Louis when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at The Gateway Arch followed by Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch.
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 taken in the sights of St Louis. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.
Columbia is another standout destination 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.
