Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
St Louis's timezone is UTC-5, making St Louis two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
To ensure you get on your LAX to STL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in St Louis — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
With an impressive 81.98% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier for LAX to STL flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and STL:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Right now, C$133 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$250. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to STL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LAX to STL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Follow your own route with a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across St Louis and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the centre of St Louis has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to St Louis based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to STL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done St Louis, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No journey is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.