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$99+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to San Francisco (STL - SFO)

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STL — SFO
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco are usually found in August or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/77:03 pm
STL
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SFO
1 stop17h 27m
Frontier
Tue 7/1410:23 pm
SFO
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STL
2 stops41h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$307
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:41 pm
STL
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SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Wed 7/159:00 pm
SFO
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STL
1 stop19h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$308
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/277:10 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Frontier
Tue 8/49:00 pm
SFO
-
STL
1 stop19h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:08 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:00 am
SFO
-
STL
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$310
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/78:08 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
-
STL
1 stop11h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:08 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:23 pm
SFO
-
STL
2 stops19h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$313
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:10 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop22h 47m
Frontier
Tue 9/1511:42 am
SFO
-
STL
1 stop22h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$314
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/18:08 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop22h 44m
Frontier
Tue 8/44:30 pm
SFO
-
STL
1 stop23h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/47:38 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Tue 7/79:00 pm
SFO
-
STL
1 stop19h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:03 pm
STL
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Fri 7/318:23 pm
SFO
-
STL
2 stops19h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:10 pm
STL
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SFO
1 stop15h 33m
Frontier
Sun 8/165:30 pm
SFO
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STL
1 stop23h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:10 pm
STL
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SFO
1 stop15h 38m
Frontier
Tue 7/2810:23 pm
SFO
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STL
2 stops41h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$319

Find flight deals from St. Louis to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$474

Good round-trip deal

$556 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-San Francisco flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/8

7:23 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

12:12 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$432

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/18

2:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

7:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$452

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/19

8:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

5:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$458

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/28

2:27 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops11h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

8:05 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 43m

$461

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/29

3:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

2:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$462

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/26

8:42 am-11:04 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$466

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/18

5:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

12:40 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$470
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/11

8:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

11:50 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$503

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/14

7:23 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

12:12 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$503

St. LouisSan Francisco

STL - SFO

STLSFO

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/31

7:23 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:38 pm-8:39 am

1 stop8h 01m

$513

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to San Francisco in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to San Francisco is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco (average of $371). Flying from St. Louis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $543). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from St. Louis to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to San Francisco?

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on STL

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from St. Louis to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from St. Louis, then you need to book flights from Lambert-St Louis to San Francisco. There are 3 flights from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Lambert-St Louis are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 05m is how long a nonstop flight from St. Louis to San Francisco typically takes.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from St. Louis to San Francisco in just under 4h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 49m. The distance from St. Louis to San Francisco is about 1730 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($140), American Airlines ($180), and Delta ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to San Francisco. Frontier is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from St. Louis to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from St. Louis to San Francisco are Southwest (65%), Air New Zealand (39%) and SkyWest Airlines (38%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $552, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - San Francisco), is priced around $281.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco (average of $371). Flying from St. Louis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $543). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from St. Louis to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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