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

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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
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8921cs
EI Aer Lingus
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5461cs
AY Finnair
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA220+4
BA British
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

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London to St Louis
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 4,190 mi 9h 5m nonstop -6h behind 41 1-stop hubs

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, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4 788 9h05 Oneworld AY, EI
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, BA, EI
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
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,376
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.

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.
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 flights12 out / 8 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
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 approximately 9h 5m. The route covers 4,190 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from LHR to STL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, JFK, YUL, NAS, YVR, CUN, DTW, ORD, CPT, EWR, BNA, CVG, RDU, MCO, BWI, PIT, IAH, BOS, IAD, CLT, ATL, DFW, FRA, DEN, YYZ, MIA, PHL, PHX, MSY, MSP, TPA, LAX, PDX, LAS, MBJ, SEA, SLC, AUS, HND, SFO and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LHR to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to STL ranges from 9 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,190 miles (6,742 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.