St. Louis

$68+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis (PHL - 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — STL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in August or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmPHL - STL
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Wed 1/145:11 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$226
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:56 pmPHL - STL
1 stop9h 37mFrontier
Thu 1/14:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/181:46 pmPHL - STL
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Sat 12/2010:10 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop30h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/305:10 amPHL - STL
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/148:32 pmSTL - PHL
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amPHL - STL
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Thu 1/15:13 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/16$317
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:10 amPHL - STL
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Tue 12/304:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$322
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2110:00 pmPHL - STL
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Thu 1/14:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$327
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/191:46 pmPHL - STL
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Sun 12/2110:10 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop30h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$332
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1810:00 pmPHL - STL
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Tue 12/2310:10 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop30h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$337
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:00 pmPHL - STL
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Thu 1/14:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$343
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1810:00 pmPHL - STL
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/224:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$352
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:00 amPHL - STL
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Wed 12/314:27 pmSTL - PHL
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$355

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Lambert-St Louis flights.
From Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

1:38 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

5:11 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 18m

$162

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

5:30 am-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

5:11 pm-11:14 am

2 stops17h 03m

$172

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

6:01 pm-7:50 am

1 stop14h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/16

8:32 pm-10:46 am

1 stop13h 14m

$176

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

3:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

5:11 pm-12:13 am

2 stops30h 02m

$227

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

3:54 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/9

10:16 am-10:32 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$264

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

8:47 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

9:33 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$297

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Thu 3/26

5:05 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/28

4:51 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 50m

$332

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

7:41 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$334

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

8:05 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$335

PhiladelphiaSt. Louis

PHL - STL

PHLSTL

Philadelphia

Sun 12/28

5:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

4:27 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 13m

$352

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to St. Louis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice 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 Philadelphia-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to St. Louis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis (average of $60). Flying from Philadelphia to St. Louis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 PHL to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to St. Louis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to St. Louis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to St. Louis trip
Airports
PHL

For quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, and only B and C, and D and E are linked by indoor hallways.

STL

Use the MetroLink light rail for a convenient, economical ride from STL to downtown St. Louis. It takes about 40 minutes and avoids traffic.

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Expert on STL

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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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Philadelphia 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    Lambert-St Louis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to St. Louis from 5 different airlines. 2h 30m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Lambert-St Louis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Airlines like Frontier fly from Philadelphia to St. Louis in about 9h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Philadelphia and St. Louis is about 811 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to St. Louis round-trip from $95. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $127, and American Airlines, from $239. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to St. Louis for a low price.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (94%), American Airlines (82%) or Southwest (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to St. Louis.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis? While on average our users pay $354, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Lambert-St Louis), is priced around $138.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to St. Louis (average of $60). Flying from Philadelphia to St. Louis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$255Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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