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$49+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to St. Louis (MCI - STL)

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MCI — STL
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$489
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-Lambert-St Louis flights.
From Kansas City to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Kansas City to Lambert-St Louis
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 12/82:25 pmSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$97
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/116:49 pmMCI - STL
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Sat 11/157:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop23h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/108:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Wed 11/127:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop23h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$121
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/148:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Sat 11/157:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop23h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:28 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Tue 11/187:45 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop21h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$185

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Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

11:15 am-5:15 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$112

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

1:44 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

5:11 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$170

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/15

7:45 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$181

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/18

7:45 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop21h 34m

$185

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Tue 11/18

6:49 pm-9:07 am

1 stop14h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/19

7:24 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$212

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/16

7:45 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$234

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Mon 11/17

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/19

7:45 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$245

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

8:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/20

9:54 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$286

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Mon 1/19

4:45 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$69

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

4:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$69

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to St. Louis in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Kansas City-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to St. Louis

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to St. Louis (average of $97). Flying from Kansas City to St. Louis in August is currently the most expensive (average of $583). 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 MCI to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 October 28, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City 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 46% versus a flight in the morning.

The best insider tips for Kansas City to St. Louis flights

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Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint is efficient, rarely taking more than 5 minutes without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
STL

Use the MetroLink light rail for a convenient, economical ride from STL to downtown St. Louis in about 40 minutes.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
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Expert on STL

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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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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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Kansas City 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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 Kansas City to St. Louis?

    Lambert-St Louis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to St. Louis from 1 airline. 1h 00m is how long a flight from Kansas City to Lambert-St Louis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to St. Louis flight route?

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

    A quick flight from Kansas City to St. Louis can take about 1h. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $112. There are 236 mi between Kansas City and St. Louis. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to St. Louis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to St. Louis is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $97 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to St. Louis for 73% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $38. While the most popular route (Kansas City - Lambert-St Louis) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $329 when flying from Kansas City to St. Louis.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to St. Louis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to St. Louis (average of $97). Flying from Kansas City to St. Louis in August is currently the most expensive (average of $583). 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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