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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 73H, 7S7, B38M | 2h35-3h35 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | E75 | 2h56 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 3h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | E75 | 3h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| GXA GXA | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Los Angeles
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · STL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 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, 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).