Los Angeles to St Louis (LAX–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,589 mi airlines 42/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2903
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 AM
PDT T1
10:35 AM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3727
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 AM
PDT T1
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2904
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
PDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3729
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
PDT T1
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3544
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
PDT T1
7:10 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4059
AS Alaska
E75
6:14 PM
PDT
11:57 PM+1
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6215
AA American
E75
6:15 PM
PDT T4
12:11 AM+1
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5096
FJ Fiji
E75
6:17 PM
PDT
11:58 PM+1
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7740
CX Cathay Pacific
E75
6:38 AM
EDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4581
AS Alaska
E75L
6:38 AM
EDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6753
AS Alaska
E75
6:38 AM
EDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA6216
AA American
E75
7:25 AM
EDT T1
9:08 AM
PDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT T2
10:30 AM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN477
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
EDT T2
10:35 AM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2416
WN Southwest
B38M
9:21 AM
EDT T2
11:20 AM
PDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1218
WN Southwest
737
3:00 PM
EDT T2
5:10 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN952
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
EDT T2
11:45 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1270
WN Southwest
738
10:16 PM
EDT T2
11:50 PM
PDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to St Louis
5 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,589 mi 2h 8m nonstop +3h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

LAX–STL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h35-3h35 77%
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h56 77% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 3h43 77% Oneworld
FJ Fiji Airways 7 E75 3h41 77% Oneworld
GXA GXA 1 77%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, FJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + FJ (21 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: GXA + WN (21 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to STL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,422
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → STL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
84%
Return
STL → LAX
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → STL delays →

Other ways to reach St Louis from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric LAX→STL BUR→STL SBD→STL
Distance from LAX 18 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 42 1 2
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 2m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
St Louis is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 43m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Flight time2h 8m to 3h 43m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights42 out / 48 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 3h 43m. The route covers 1,589 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, GXA and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from LAX to STL. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, BUR, RIL, MKC, PSP, TUL, SAF, APC, ASE, EGE, JAC, SJC, LIT, BZN, ICT, CGF, OKC, MKE, DSM, APF, PIE, BLM, PNS, PDK, SAV, TEB, HPN, YUL, PIT, CMH, CLT, HOU, BNA, MSY, MEM, MDW, DAL, ORD, LAS, PHX, DEN, IAD, DFW, MSP, IAH, MCO, DTW, CLE, PHL, SLC, LGA, SFO, RDU, FLL, SMF, FRA, BWI, SAT, AUS, PBI, SAN, ATL, MCI, TPA, RSW, OMA, SEA, MIA, IND, YYZ, BOS, EWR, DCA, SJD, HCR, CUN, PVR, CVG and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from STL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, SBD and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to STL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, GXA and Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to STL ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), San Bernardino (SBD) and San Diego (SAN).