London to St Louis (LHR–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,190 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 9m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA221+4
BA British
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8921cs
EI Aer Lingus
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
6%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3917cs
IB Iberia
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5461cs
AY Finnair
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
9%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3914cs
IB Iberia
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5462cs
AY Finnair
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA220+4
BA British
788
9:40 PM
CDT T2
11:40 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 11h 3m AAAYBA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 16m AAAYBA AAVJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to St Louis flights
BOS Boston 11h 29m AAAFAY AABAQR Boston (BOS) to St Louis flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 34m A3ACAY ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to St Louis flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 40m AAAYBA AABAWN Charlotte (CLT) to St Louis flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 46m AFAYBA AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to St Louis flights
EWR Newark 11h 49m ACAYBA G7OSUA Newark (EWR) to St Louis flights
DTW Detroit 11h 54m DLSKVS AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to St Louis flights
YUL Montréal 11h 55m A3ACAY AC Montréal (YUL) to St Louis flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 3m AFDLSK DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to St Louis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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London to St Louis
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,190 mi 9h 5m nonstop -6h behind

LHR–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,190 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY, EI, IB 4 788 9h05 Oneworld AY, EI, IB
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, BA, EI, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHR to STL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,503
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
LHR → STL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
Return
STL → LHR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
St Louis is 6 hours behind London.
LHR: BST · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 12:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
4,190 mi / 6,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.

Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.

Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance4,190 mi / 6,742 km
Flight time9h 5m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take about 9h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 4,190 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LHR to STL: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia and Boston Logan.
St Louis is 6 hours behind London.
Yes, return flights from STL to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LHR to STL

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LHR to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to STL is about 9 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,190 miles (6,742 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.