Cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $105
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights $383
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sat, Jul 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $383
Last-minute weekend getaway $335
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $335
Cheapest business class flights $478
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $478
Fastest flight 3 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–260
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–345

Popular airlines from St. Louis to Los Angeles

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $371
    Typical price: $315–475
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - LAX Every day
    669 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $359
    Typical price: $330–490
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - LAX Every day
    430 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $261
    Typical price: $325–495
    453 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    from $385
    Typical price: $340–640
    329 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $393
    Typical price: $395–680
    31 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $180–380
    20 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day

Popular airports near St. Louis

  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
    St. Louis United States 21 min 12 mi
  • General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
    Peoria United States 2 hr 36 min 143 mi
  • Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
    Columbia United States 2 hr 8 min 109 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 3 hr 30 min 222 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $150 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $371, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $385, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 10 nonstop flights and 669 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from St. Louis to Los Angeles are:
  • American offers 7 nonstop flights and 430 connecting flights per week. American flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 453 connecting flights per week. United flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Delta offers 329 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Alaska offers 31 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between St. Louis and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $371, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $359, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $385, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $393, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
Southwest and American fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 10 Southwest direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between St. Louis and Los Angeles at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest and American fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 10 Southwest direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $383 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sat, Jul 11 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $478 from Mon, Jun 1 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from St. Louis to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between St. Louis and Los Angeles starts at $335 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between St. Louis and Los Angeles at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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