Journey information
Overview: St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $204 (€163) but you can travel from only $131 (€105) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1586 miles (2553 km) distance in 4h 16m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1586 miles (2553 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $204 (€163) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 16m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$228
Average price
$322
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
2553 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $322 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $228.
Of the 5 flights that leave St. Louis, MO for Los Angeles, CA onThu, Apr 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 23 the direct flights cover the 2553 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Thu, Apr 23 the longest flights will take 10 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:45 PM8h23St. Louis, MO8:08 AMLos Angeles, CA$2281One-way0 transfers
9:23 PM10h36St. Louis, MO7:59 AMLos Angeles, CA$2931One-way0 transfers
8:50 PM10h08St. Louis, MO6:58 AMLos Angeles, CA$3211One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM8h22St. Louis, MO5:07 AMLos Angeles, CA$3811One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM8h15St. Louis, MO9:15 PMLos Angeles, CA$3851One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM8h15St. Louis, MO9:15 PMLos Angeles, CA$3851One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM8h22St. Louis, MO5:07 AMLos Angeles, CA$3811One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM8h23St. Louis, MO8:08 AMLos Angeles, CA$2281One-way0 transfers
8:50 PM10h08St. Louis, MO6:58 AMLos Angeles, CA$3211One-way0 transfers
9:23 PM10h36St. Louis, MO7:59 AMLos Angeles, CA$2931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, and a train costs an average of $177.
Distance: 1586 miles (2553 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$340 Average price | $340 Average price | $283 Average price Cheapest |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 41m Average total duration 50h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 26m Average total duration 38h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Wednesday, April 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2261 · AA500 | 5:20 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h44 | 11:04 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2261 · AA1181 | 5:20 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h13 | 12:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2261 · AA1996 | 5:20 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h50 | 10:10 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3128 · AA2012 | 5:51 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h43 | 11:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1371 · UA1383 | 6:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h13 | 11:13 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1371 · UA469 | 6:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h20 | 11:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3621 · UA1321 | 6:15 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 10h30 | 2:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6216 | 6:21 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 4h16 | 8:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4608 · UA250 · UA430 | 6:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h08 | 12:38 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4608 · UA1304 | 6:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h07 | 11:37 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4608 · UA530 | 6:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h50 | 11:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4608 · UA2109 · UA626 | 6:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 11h52 | 4:22 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AA858 · AA1988 | 7:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h42 | 1:42 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS473 · AS628 | 7:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h43 | 1:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS473 · AS518 | 7:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 10h48 | 3:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS473 · AS696 | 7:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h45 | 2:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS473 · AS1411 | 7:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 14h59 | 7:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2444 · AA1979 | 7:05 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h02 | 1:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1410 · AA3334 | 7:12 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h08 | 2:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1410 · AA2264 | 7:12 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h23 | 1:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1410 · AA1181 | 7:12 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h21 | 12:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2689+ AA4236 | 8:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 5h50 | 11:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4555 · UA2488 | 8:21 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h12 | 1:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA2610 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA1506 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h09 | 1:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA2441 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h38 | 2:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA565 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h28 | 1:58 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4506 · UA1689 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h59 | 3:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA626 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h52 | 4:22 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4506 · UA684 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 11h37 | 6:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5728 · UA5440 | 8:30 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h13 | 3:43 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1415 · UA2154 | 8:54 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h04 | 12:58 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA1415 · UA1013 | 8:54 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h07 | 1:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1415 · UA430 | 8:54 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 5h44 | 12:38 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3686 · UA1097 | 9:10 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 11h09 | 6:19 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AA2942 · AA1203 | 9:34 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h06 | 3:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2942 · AA3334 | 9:34 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h46 | 2:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4601 · UA1097 | 10:00 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 10h19 | 6:19 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4395 · UA2347 · UA725 | 11:15 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 12h43 | 9:58 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3573 · UA2641 | 11:37 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 11h13 | 8:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2941 · AA1268 | 12:27 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h47 | 7:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2941 · AA1643 | 12:27 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h55 | 6:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4592 · UA511 · UA1688 | 1:10 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 10h49 | 9:59 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AA2958 · AA1012 | 2:12 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h27 | 8:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA890 · AA2930 | 2:37 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 5h50 | 6:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA450 | 2:40 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h56 | 8:36 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA2240 | 2:40 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h40 | 7:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA2411 | 2:40 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h09 | 8:49 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA1704 | 2:40 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h07 | 8:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3273+ AA3917 | 3:38 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h01 | 8:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1669+ AA3917 | 3:38 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h10 | 10:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658+ AA3917 | 3:38 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h22 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6399+ AA2608 | 4:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS314 · AS1338 | 4:46 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h16 | 11:02 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS314 · AS1390 | 4:46 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 9h12 | 11:58 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6219 · UA1563 | 4:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h01 | 9:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6219 · UA1545 | 4:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h56 | 9:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6219 · UA1706 | 4:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h51 | 9:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA418 · AA3194 | 5:21 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h29 | 11:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1236 · UA725 | 6:05 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 5h53 | 9:58 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2945 · AA1669 | 6:11 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 6h37 | 10:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2945 · AA1999 | 6:11 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 8h04 | 12:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2943 · AA3035 | 6:55 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7h46 | 12:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Griffith Observatory, an iconic facility offering stunning views of Los Angeles and exhibits on astronomy
- The Getty Center, a renowned art museum with impressive architecture and beautiful gardens
- Santa Monica Pier, a historic landmark featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and scenic ocean views
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous sidewalk celebrating entertainment industry icons with star plaques
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the largest art museum in the western United States with diverse collections.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
- Visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience
- Take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park, offering panoramic views of the city
- Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture and acoustics
- Discover the unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
popular airports
Popular airports from St. Louis, MO to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including Hudson News and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, approximately 1.42€ ($1.50) per hour.
- Restaurants in both terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Starbucks and Chili's
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout both terminals.
- Hotels nearby, such as Marriott St. Louis Airport within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge fee.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, contact airport for details.
- Car rental services available, including Hertz and Enterprise in terminal 1
- MetroLink Red Line, Lambert Airport terminal 1 & 2 stations, 35 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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