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$140+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles (STL - LAX)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$140
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
jue. 5/19:55 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFrontier
sáb. 5/33:41 pmLAX - STL
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/126:53 pmSTL - LAX
2 stops17h 03mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/196:00 amLAX - STL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/126:12 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop29h 49mSpirit Airlines
jue. 6/1911:28 amLAX - STL
1 stop27h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/86:14 amSTL - LAX
Nonstop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/155:33 pmLAX - STL
Nonstop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/176:25 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
mar. 6/246:45 pmLAX - STL
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$315
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/93:35 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop9h 13mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 9/232:03 pmLAX - STL
1 stop7h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/811:23 amSTL - LAX
1 stop8h 16mDelta
mar. 7/155:10 pmLAX - STL
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/28$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/135:20 amSTL - LAX
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/166:20 amLAX - STL
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$359

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 5/1

9:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/3

3:41 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 24m

$260

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 5/12

6:53 pm-9:56 am

2 stops17h 03m

Los Angeles

lun. 5/19

6:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$276

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 6/12

6:12 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/19

11:28 am-5:04 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$295

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 7/8

6:14 am-8:37 am

Nonstop4h 23m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/15

5:33 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$305

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 6/17

6:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/24

6:45 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$315

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 7/8

11:23 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/15

5:10 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 28m

$325

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 6/13

5:20 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 05m

Los Angeles

lun. 6/16

6:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$359

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/8

5:35 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$140

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 6/12

6:12 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop29h 49m

$147

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/29

6:12 am-7:56 am

1 stop27h 44m

$148

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Los Angeles trip
Airports
STL

Expect security screening at STL to take 5-10 minutes during off-peak times. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
LAX

For ground transportation, look for green signs directing you to free shuttles to the LAX-it station for rideshares and taxis.

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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.

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from STL to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    If you book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles (LAX) from Lambert-St Louis (STL) take 3h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Los Angeles per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Los Angeles flight route?

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

    Frontier, at $260, was found to be the cheapest airline from St. Louis to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles are Frontier ($140), Spirit Airlines ($147), and Sun Country Air ($148).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from St. Louis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Southwest (86%), Cathay Pacific( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $152. While the most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Los Angeles) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $1,340 when flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 7 airlines flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$319Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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