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

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1,589 mi airlines 65/wk
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Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2903
WN Southwest
737
5:00 AM
PDT T1
10:35 AM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2904
WN Southwest
B38M
7:35 AM
PDT T1
1:05 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1979
WN Southwest
7M8
11:40 AM
PDT T1
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3544
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
PDT T1
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FJ5096cs
FJ Fiji
E75L
6:14 PM
PDT T4
11:57 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2314
QR Qatar
E75
6:14 PM
PDT
11:57 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6215+3
AA American
E75
6:14 PM
PDT
11:57 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4059cs
AS Alaska
E75L
6:14 PM
PDT T4
11:57 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4057
AS Alaska
E75
6:16 PM
PDT
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5000
AA American
E75
6:16 PM
PDT
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MH9403
MH Malaysia
E75
6:16 PM
PDT
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MH9422cs
MH Malaysia
E75L
6:17 PM
PDT T4
11:58 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4581cs
AS Alaska
E75
6:21 AM
CDT T1
8:37 AM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7740cs
CX Cathay Pacific
E75L
6:21 AM
CDT T1
8:37 AM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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QR8550
QR Qatar
E75
6:21 AM
CDT T1
8:37 AM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6216+7
AA American
E75
6:21 AM
CDT T1
8:37 AM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6293
AA American
E75
6:35 AM
CDT T1
8:50 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4703
AS Alaska
E75
6:36 AM
CDT T1
8:51 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JL7537cs
JL Japan
E75L
6:38 AM
CDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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QF4529cs
QF Qant
E75L
6:38 AM
CDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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MH9491cs
MH Malaysia
E75L
6:38 AM
CDT T1
9:02 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
737
8:25 AM
CDT T2
10:30 AM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2036
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 AM
CDT T2
11:10 AM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1966
AA American
11:01 AM
CDT
1:06 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN952
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT T2
5:05 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to St Louis
4 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 1,589 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 112 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH, QR 14 E75 3h40-3h43 82% Oneworld AS, FJ, MH, QR
WN Southwest Airlines 11 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h30-3h35 82%
F9 Frontier 1 82%
GXA GXA 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, MH, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS, FJ, MH
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + GXA + WN (12 flights/wk, 46%)
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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,566
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.

Other ways to reach St Louis from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
St Louis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m 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 time3h 15m to 3h 43m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights65 out / 76 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 3h 15m to 3h 43m. The route covers 1,589 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, GXA and Southwest Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from LAX to STL. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, MKC, CLD, EGE, TUS, RIL, PSP, SAF, APC, SUS, GYR, ASE, SCF, ABQ, VNY, LGB, MRY, JAC, BUR, SNA, LIT, BZN, CGF, SJC, DSM, ICT, ECP, AIK, MKE, TUL, PWK, AGS, YEG, BUF, YVR, PIE, BLM, OPF, SAV, NAS, PNS, SJD, MMU, GSP, GSO, TEB, ORF, CVG, LRD, SUA, PVR, HPN, HYA, APF, BDL, PLS, PBI, RSW, CMH, BED, JFK, YUL, LGA, MEM, PIT, SAT, BNA, HOU, OMA, MSP, CLT, MDW, PHX, MSY, DAL, LAS, DEN, DTW, ORD, IAD, DFW, MCI, IAH, TFU, CLE, SFO, SLC, ATL, RDU, PDX, SAN, BWI, AUS, FLL, MIA, SMF, MCO, PHL, EWR, SEA, BOS, LHR, TPA, DCA, YYZ, CUN, HCR, OKC, UGN, IND, HND and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 2 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 LGB, BUR and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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, 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).