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$48+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — STL
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in June or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 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. 7% potential increase in price ($27 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 May 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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/285:16 pmDTW - STL
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/45:12 amSTL - DTW
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1812:54 pmDTW - STL
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Sun 5/255:45 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:05 amDTW - STL
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Sun 7/277:15 amSTL - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:10 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Wed 6/410:45 amSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:25 amDTW - STL
3 stops28h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/156:12 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1810:31 amDTW - STL
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2510:20 amSTL - DTW
1 stop24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:10 amDTW - STL
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/238:00 amSTL - DTW
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$302

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

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Detroit

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St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

5:16 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

5:12 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 05m

$199

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

12:54 pm-12:06 am

1 stop12h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/25

5:45 pm-8:47 am

1 stop14h 02m

$210

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/22

6:05 am-12:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/27

7:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$215

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

4:10 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

10:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$217

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/12

7:25 am-10:33 am

3 stops28h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/15

6:12 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$225

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

10:31 am-6:41 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/25

10:20 am-11:22 am

1 stop24h 02m

$277

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

11:10 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/23

8:00 am-7:04 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$302

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

5:13 pm-9:54 am

2 stops17h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/17

5:00 am-5:14 am

2 stops23h 14m

$1,113

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/12

4:33 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$48

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

8:55 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$61

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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 May.
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

*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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 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 May 1, 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to STL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to St. Louis. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to St. Louis. 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 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 13 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 31m.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to St. Louis is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $199 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $210 and $215 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit to St. Louis for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Frontier, with prices starting from $61 and $105, respectively.

  • 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: Aeromexico (91%), SkyWest Airlines (90%), Southwest (89%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit to St. Louis is generally $280, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lambert-St Louis), you can expect to pay $98 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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