St. Louis

$61+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to St. Louis (SFO - STL)

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SFO — STL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in February or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:20 pmSFO - STL
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Sun 1/410:10 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$512
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:25 pmSFO - STL
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/410:10 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$532
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:20 pmSFO - STL
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Mon 1/57:43 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$562
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:25 pmSFO - STL
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Mon 1/57:43 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - STL
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Sat 1/106:10 amSTL - SFO
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$595
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - STL
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Tue 1/67:00 amSTL - SFO
2 stops16h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/26$601
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - STL
2 stops14h 16mDelta
Thu 1/16:05 amSTL - SFO
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - STL
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Mon 1/57:00 amSTL - SFO
2 stops26h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/26$623
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:20 pmSFO - STL
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Sat 1/310:10 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$626
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - STL
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Sat 1/106:10 amSTL - SFO
2 stops13h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/26$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - STL
2 stops14h 16mDelta
Sun 1/115:48 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/26$637

Find flight deals from San Francisco to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(WAYA)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$372 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Lambert-St Louis flights.
From San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to St. Louis that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:48 am-1:56 pm

1 stop27h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

10:11 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$211

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

10:20 am-12:25 am

2 stops12h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

6:10 am-3:51 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

10:30 am-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

6:10 am-1:43 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:05 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/28

3:05 pm-12:07 am

2 stops11h 02m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:20 am-11:23 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

6:10 am-1:48 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:30 am-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

6:40 am-3:58 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

10:30 am-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

3:31 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$274

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

7:40 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

2:50 pm-8:47 am

2 stops19h 57m

$317

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

6:18 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop17h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

2:50 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$332

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$137

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Deals found on 12/28

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to St. Louis

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to St. Louis, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to St. Louis (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to St. Louis in June is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 SFO to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to St. Louis at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to St. Louis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to St. Louis trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

STL

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

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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 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to St. Louis?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Lambert-St Louis if you want to fly from San Francisco to St. Louis. At least 5 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to St. Louis from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to STL to be around 3h 45m.

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

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

    Frontier and Delta can get you from San Francisco to St. Louis in just under 12h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 03m. There are 1730 mi between San Francisco and St. Louis. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $110, Frontier will fly you from San Francisco to St. Louis and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $173 and $202, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $79 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $91 and Delta from $128 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to St. Louis from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (85%), United Airlines (83%), SkyWest Airlines( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $398 for a flight from San Francisco to St. Louis. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Lambert-St Louis) is currently priced at $149.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to St. Louis?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to St. Louis (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to St. Louis in June is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 San Francisco to St. Louis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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