Cheap flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $108
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Nov 1 — Mon, Nov 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $108
Cheapest one-way flight $54
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Oct 29
The cheapest one-way flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $54
Cheapest nonstop flights $310
Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Wed, Dec 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $310
Last-minute weekend getaway $299
Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $299
Cheapest business class flights $925
United 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jan 3 — Sat, Jan 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is currently $925
Fastest flight 3 hr 48 min The fastest nonstop flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 48 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–295
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–375

Popular airlines from St. Louis to Los Angeles

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $305
    Typical price: $315–600
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - LAX Every day
    610 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $320
    Typical price: $330–590
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - LAX Every day
    476 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $310
    Typical price: $320–550
    426 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    from $315
    Typical price: $325–710
    330 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $344
    Typical price: $405–760
    27 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $108
    Typical price: $150–390
    25 weekly connecting flights
    STL - LAX Every day

Popular airports near St. Louis

  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
    St. Louis United States 22 min 12 mi
  • General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
    Peoria United States 2 hr 35 min 143 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 3 hr 28 min 222 mi
  • Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
    Columbia United States 2 hr 3 min 109 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 25 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 24 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 46 min 37 mi

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

When are the cheapest days to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $125 to $295.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $305, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $320, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $310, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $315, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $344, flying from Dec 8 to Dec 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $108, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 10.
What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles starts at $108 from Sat, Nov 1 to Mon, Nov 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Wed, Oct 29.
How long does it take to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
3 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
When should you fly to Los Angeles, United States?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
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 is the best airline to fly from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
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 15 nonstop flights and 610 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 476 connecting flights per week. American flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 426 connecting flights per week. United flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Delta offers 330 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Alaska offers 27 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 25 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $305, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $320, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $310, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $315, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $344, flying from Dec 8 to Dec 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles is $108, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 10.
Which airlines have direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
Southwest and American fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 15 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest last-minute deal between St. Louis and Los Angeles at price $299 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
Which airlines have direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
Southwest and American fly direct from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 15 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.
When are direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles available?
There are direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $310 from Thu, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 10 with Southwest.
How can I find nonstop flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $925 from Sat, Jan 3 to Sat, Jan 10 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between St. Louis and Los Angeles start at $108 from Sat, Nov 1 to Mon, Nov 10.
How can I book business class trips from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between St. Louis and Los Angeles starts at $299 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Southwest.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest last-minute deal between St. Louis and Los Angeles at price $299 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
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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