Los Angeles to St Louis (LAX–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–STL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 26 | 737, 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h16-3h40 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH | 7 | E75 | 3h45 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, MH | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 4 | E75 | 3h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 21m | 3h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Sun Country 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 is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Kansas City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).