Los Angeles to St Louis (LAX–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–STL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH, QR | 14 | E75 | 3h40-3h43 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, MH, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h30-3h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach St Louis from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→STL | LGB→STL | BUR→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 53m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Frontier, GXA and Southwest Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to STL ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).