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$74+ Cheap flights from Detroit to St. Louis (DTT - STL)

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — STL
Oct 30 — Nov 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in August or July, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to St. Louis (STL). 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 September 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$305

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Lambert-St Louis.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Fri 10/246:42 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/229:05 pmDTW - STL
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2611:32 amSTL - DTW
1 stop19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:36 pmDTW - STL
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Fri 10/106:05 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop16h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 11/206:45 amDTW - STL
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/243:43 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop24h 22mFrontier
Mon 10/64:00 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop21h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/153:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Mon 10/207:52 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop28h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/153:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Tue 10/217:52 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop28h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/2812:45 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Tue 11/46:14 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/28$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/286:40 pmDTW - STL
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:52 amSTL - DTW
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 12/92:11 pmDTW - STL
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/115:02 amSTL - DTW
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/153:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Wed 10/227:52 pmSTL - DTW
2 stops19h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$208

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

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

4:58 pm-10:37 am

1 stop18h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/20

7:52 pm-12:59 am

1 stop28h 07m

$191

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

1:10 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

6:39 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$217

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

8:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/14

8:13 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$231

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

7:55 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$231

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

8:10 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$246

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

4:25 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/14

6:40 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$246

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

12:45 pm-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/7

6:40 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$260

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

12:45 pm-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$102

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

8:58 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$102

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

8:55 am-9:46 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$102

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Deals found on 9/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Detroit-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-St. Louis 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 Detroit-St. Louis 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 Detroit to St. Louis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to St. Louis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 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 Detroit to St. Louis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Detroit to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 DTT to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

When flying from Detroit to St. Louis, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to St. Louis

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to St. Louis. 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 September 30, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to STL are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated September 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to St. Louis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to Lambert-St Louis if you want to fly from Detroit to St. Louis. At least 5 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to St. Louis from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to STL to be around 1h 35m.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit to St. Louis can take about 1h 43m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $217. The distance from Detroit to St. Louis is about 439 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to St. Louis is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $36 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $111 and $139 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit to St. Louis for 87% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to St. Louis on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), KLM (88%), Southwest (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit to St. Louis is generally $282, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lambert-St Louis), you can expect to pay $182 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Detroit to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Detroit to St. Louis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to St. Louis. 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 September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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