St. Louis

$53+ Cheap flights from Houston to St. Louis (STL)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in April or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$139
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$53
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$350
From Houston to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Houston to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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jue. 10/26:23 amIAH - STL
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/52:30 pmSTL - IAH
1 stop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
mar. 8/58:56 pmIAH - STL
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/710:47 amSTL - IAH
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$159
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/316:00 amIAH - STL
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
jue. 8/72:36 pmSTL - IAH
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 8/78:00 amHOU - STL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
lun. 8/116:55 pmSTL - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$197
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jue. 8/77:20 amIAH - STL
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/116:15 pmSTL - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$197
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mar. 8/54:16 pmHOU - STL
1 stop7h 37mDelta
jue. 8/71:29 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217
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mié. 9/107:00 amIAH - STL
1 stop5h 31mDelta
mié. 9/176:00 amSTL - IAH
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217
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jue. 7/315:00 amHOU - STL
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/77:01 amSTL - HOU
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$317

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

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HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 10/2

6:23 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 10/5

2:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$139

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 8/5

8:56 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop26h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/7

10:47 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$159

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 7/31

6:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/7

2:36 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$190

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

jue. 8/7

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 8/11

5:15 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$197

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 8/7

7:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 8/11

6:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

mar. 8/5

4:16 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/7

1:29 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$217

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/10

7:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 9/17

6:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$217

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

jue. 7/31

5:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/7

7:01 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$317

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 8/3

6:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$53

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 8/14

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$54

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The best insider tips for Houston to St. Louis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to St. Louis trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis.


Enjoy free in-flight messaging and entertainment streamed to your device.

Airports
IAH

Check security wait times on IAH's website to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's single terminal makes it easy to navigate, with short security lines outside peak holiday periods.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
STL

Use MetroLink for a convenient and economical ride from STL to downtown St. Louis.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
Our travel experts
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Taryn White

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Expert on STL

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Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to St. Louis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to St. Louis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 julio 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to St. Louis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to St. Louis 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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Houston to St. Louis Travel Guide

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is located 14 miles from the downtown district in St. Louis. You’ll sometimes see it listed as Lambert Field. This airport is the busiest and the biggest one in the state of Missouri. There is a second airport in the city or located close to the city but the majority of flights arrive at Lambert. There is a connected railway though if it’s needed for a traveler to make it to the other airport.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 serve Houston to St. Louis flights?

    You can fly from either of Houston’s major airports to St. Louis. The majority of the flights on this route have one stop in between. There are more flights going from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport than from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to St. Louis?

    There are not a lot of direct flights between these two cities but there are a few. They are operated by United. The flight is 2h 5m to 2h 12m, depending on the time of day you go. For more choices of departure times, you can look for a stopover flight.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to St. Louis?

    American Airlines has a stop in Dallas for this route. Most of these are an hour or less. Delta stops in Atlanta and sometimes in Detroit. There are also a couple of options that stop in Minneapolis. United offers flights that land in Chicago at O’Hare before moving on to St. Louis. Most of the flights are around five hours or so. The longest ones are about eight hours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to St. Louis?

    You will not need your passport or a visa for this flight. The connections are all within the United States so the flights are purely domestic. There is only a requirement that you bring a valid form of identification to the airport so you are allowed to board the plane.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to St. Louis, you will be flying into Lambert-St Louis. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is just 12.7 mi from the center of the city. Lambert-St Louis is the only St. Louis airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Houston per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lambert-St Louis from Houston on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to St. Louis, with prices starting at $139. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $190 and $197, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to St. Louis are Frontier ($53), Spirit Airlines ($54), and Southwest ($99).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to St. Louis is $123. On average you can expect to pay $294. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Lambert-St Louis), can usually be booked for $139.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Houston 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to St. Louis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$215Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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