Philadelphia

$92+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia (STL - PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — PHL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia are usually found in August or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/35:06 pm
STL
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PHL
2 stops17h 05m
Frontier
Fri 7/104:40 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 7/11:42 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Fri 7/39:59 pm
PHL
-
STL
Nonstop2h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$287
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.
Thu 7/24:17 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Sun 7/56:06 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop6h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$289
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.
Fri 7/108:08 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Sun 7/124:06 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop8h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$290
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:57 pm
STL
-
PHL
2 stops16h 00m
Frontier
Sat 7/114:30 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop26h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/18:08 pm
STL
-
PHL
2 stops22h 09m
Frontier
Sun 7/56:30 am
PHL
-
STL
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/236:31 pm
STL
-
PHL
2 stops19h 34m
Frontier
Fri 6/264:40 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop17h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/84:57 pm
STL
-
PHL
2 stops16h 00m
Frontier
Fri 7/104:40 pm
PHL
-
STL
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/245:06 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Thu 6/258:37 pm
PHL
-
STL
2 stops13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/146:34 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:30 am
PHL
-
STL
2 stops31h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$299
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/314:09 pm
STL
-
PHL
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Fri 8/75:20 am
PHL
-
STL
1 stop19h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$300

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Philadelphia flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Philadelphia flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 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 Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia.

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/15

5:50 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

7:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$307

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/5

5:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

6:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$380

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/25

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/28

7:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$385

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/29

5:50 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/3

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$400

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/7

7:40 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/10

10:20 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$424

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/16

8:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/23

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$463

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/16

8:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Philadelphia

Fri 7/17

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$463

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/7

10:20 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/14

5:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$473

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/24

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/27

6:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$473
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisPhiladelphia

STL - PHL

STLPHL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/3

9:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/6

6:05 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$479

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia

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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 Philadelphia in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

The price you pay for your flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia (average of $285). Flying from St. Louis to Philadelphia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Taryn White

Expert on STL

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier from St. Louis to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from St. Louis to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 7 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia, all of which are around 2h 10m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Lambert-St Louis to Philadelphia.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from St. Louis to Philadelphia in 10h 10m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 811 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia round-trip from $142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $234, and American Airlines, from $236. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $138 and $142 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), Aer Lingus (91%) or British Airways (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia is generally $401, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $264 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia (average of $285). Flying from St. Louis to Philadelphia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 3 airlines flying from St. Louis to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$142Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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