Security lines at STL are generally quick, averaging 5-10 minutes off-peak. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

Most accurate provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $148 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $88 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $441 |
Good round-trip deal | $503 or less |
Good one-way deal | $241 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/19
6:10 am-3:56 pm
2 stops11h 46m
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
10:20 am-12:25 am
2 stops12h 05m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 1/14
6:35 am-5:49 pm
2 stops13h 14m
San Francisco
Wed 1/21
10:30 am-9:38 pm
2 stops9h 08m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/19
10:11 pm-7:48 am
1 stop11h 37m
San Francisco
Sun 2/22
6:15 am-1:09 pm
1 stop28h 54m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/19
10:11 pm-7:48 am
1 stop11h 37m
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
8:16 pm-6:51 am
2 stops32h 35m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/26
2:47 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop11h 12m
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
8:47 pm-1:51 pm
1 stop15h 04m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 2/18
10:12 am-6:36 pm
1 stop10h 24m
San Francisco
Sat 2/21
10:25 am-9:38 pm
2 stops9h 13m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 2/18
7:00 am-9:55 pm
1 stop16h 55m
San Francisco
Sat 2/21
8:47 pm-2:23 pm
1 stop15h 36m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/12
2:47 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop10h 09m
San Francisco
Tue 2/17
11:34 am-1:51 pm
1 stop24h 17m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 2/26
2:22 pm-10:41 pm
2 stops10h 19m
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
10:54 pm-9:32 am
1 stop8h 38m
St. LouisSan Francisco
STL - SFO
STLSFO
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 1/31
3:31 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops9h 59m
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The best time to book flights from St. Louis to San Francisco is 76 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.
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Francisco (average of $123). Flying from St. Louis to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from St. Louis to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$122 | Average$234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$431 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$309 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |