San Diego

$74+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to San Diego (STL - SAN)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SAN
May 23 — May 301
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from St. Louis to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:51 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop28h 13m
Frontier
Sun 5/176:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/206:51 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop28h 21m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
-
STL
2 stops19h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/105:20 am
STL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 5/133:09 pm
SAN
-
STL
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$247
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:08 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop5h 45m
Frontier
Sat 6/276:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/49:55 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop22h 44m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/278:08 pm
STL
-
SAN
2 stops18h 35m
Frontier
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 8/112:50 pm
STL
-
SAN
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Fri 8/143:20 pm
SAN
-
STL
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/206:51 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop28h 21m
Frontier
Sun 5/246:25 am
SAN
-
STL
2 stops24h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/68:16 pm
STL
-
SAN
2 stops38h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/99:53 pm
SAN
-
STL
1 stop18h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$256
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:55 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 57m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop6h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 6/89:06 pm
STL
-
SAN
1 stop25h 52m
Frontier
Sun 6/146:25 am
SAN
-
STL
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/143:33 pm
STL
-
SAN
2 stops34h 17m
Frontier
Mon 5/189:59 pm
SAN
-
STL
1 stop18h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$262

Find flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$482 or less

Good one-way deal

$371 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-San Diego flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to San Diego
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to San Diego 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/24

5:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

10:30 pm-8:37 am

1 stop8h 07m

$291

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/11

5:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 06m

San Diego

Sun 9/13

8:03 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$304
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$320

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/7

5:59 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

10:55 am-9:13 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$321

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/20

6:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Diego

Sun 8/23

2:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 15m

$380

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/7

7:45 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

8:54 am-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$402

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/10

5:51 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 39m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

7:15 am-10:19 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$412

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/7

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

2:50 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$436

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/31

6:21 am-10:37 am

1 stop6h 16m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

7:10 pm-8:46 am

2 stops11h 36m

$441

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/2

2:38 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Sat 7/4

6:18 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$444

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to San Diego

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 Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-San Diego 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 Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to San Diego, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego (average of $331). Flying from St. Louis to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 23, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from St. Louis to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from St. Louis to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to San Diego. 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 Diego?

    If you book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Lambert-St Louis (STL) take 3h 40m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego per day from 5 airlines.

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

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

    Departing from St. Louis to San Diego will take you 4h. The distance between St. Louis and San Diego is about 1553 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 Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $88. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $136 and $182, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to San Diego for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to San Diego are Frontier ($73), American Airlines ($118), and Delta ($128).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to San Diego? While on average our users pay $517, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $214. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - San Diego), is priced around $197.

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

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

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

    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 Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego 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 Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego (average of $331). Flying from St. Louis to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
National City
Coronado
La Mesa
Poway
Julian
Lemon Grove

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for St. Louis to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 5 airlines flying from St. Louis to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to San Diego. 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.