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$64+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (DTW - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — STL
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in July or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/55:33 pm
DTW
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STL
1 stop19h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/92:09 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop16h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/2710:00 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3111:27 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/242:35 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop17h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/288:17 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/206:05 am
DTW
-
STL
1 stop8h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2312:16 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/125:07 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop21h 27m
Frontier
Mon 3/168:12 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop13h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/15:06 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop14h 45m
Frontier
Fri 3/61:09 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop18h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/510:59 pm
DTW
-
STL
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:09 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/225:09 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop18h 21m
Frontier
Sat 4/258:12 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 2/213:17 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Wed 2/258:17 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 3/15:06 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop14h 45m
Frontier
Tue 3/33:49 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop16h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 2/176:02 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop13h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/711:21 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop19h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$190

Find flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to St. Louis 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Detroit

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St. Louis

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Depart

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Price

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

5:07 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop21h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/17

8:06 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$198

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/27

8:22 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 10m

$202

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/12

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$215

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

5:17 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/15

8:06 pm-12:29 am

2 stops51h 23m

$217

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

10:00 pm-6:51 am

1 stop9h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/1

3:49 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$235

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

8:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

4:55 pm-12:15 am

2 stops6h 20m

$240

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$245

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/23

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$265

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

8:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/12

8:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$267

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

7:10 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$99

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (average of $40). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis in February is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 DTW 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 February 11, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights

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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 February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,444 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to St. Louis, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis. Flights to Lambert-St Louis (STL) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to St. Louis per day from 4 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    For as low as $215, Frontier can have you in St. Louis from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 439 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $28 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $111 and $121 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis for 90% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $36 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $60 and Southwest from $69 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis consider choosing Endeavor Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (84%) or Air France (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    On average you can expect to pay $325 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lambert-St Louis) is currently priced at $200.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (average of $40). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis in February is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to St. Louis

Discover the top 4 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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