San Diego to St Louis (SAN–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4451
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
PDT T1
12:35 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2281
WN Southwest
73H
1:35 PM
PDT T1
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1538
WN Southwest
7M8
3:11 PM
PDT T1
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4515
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
CDT T2
9:00 AM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2639
WN Southwest
7M8
2:35 PM
CDT T2
4:30 PM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to St Louis
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,554 mi 3h 11m nonstop +2h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

SAN–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h11-3h35 95%
AA American Airlines 1 95% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to STL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,482
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 San Diego

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric SAN→STL CLD→STL SNA→STL
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 8 1
Flight time 3h 11m 2h 2m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,554 mi / 2,501 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m to 3h 35m.

SAN–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance1,554 mi / 2,501 km
Flight time3h 11m to 3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 3h 11m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,554 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SAN to STL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, PSP, SAF, EGE, TUS, SCF, ABQ, RIL, VNY, JAC, MRY, ICT, BZN, APC, SJC, CGF, TUL, PWK, YVR, AVL, SJD, OPF, ORL, TVC, CHS, CMH, HPN, MCI, ABE, ORF, SAV, TEB, NAS, PVR, APF, PBI, BED, JFK, SUA, FLL, LAX, BNA, MSY, PHX, LAS, SLC, CLT, OMA, DEN, ORD, ATL, MKE, IAD, DTW, MIA, BWI, DFW, SFO, BOS, DAL, MCO, HOU, SEA, MDW, AUS, MSP, IAH, SAT, RDU, SMF, JAX, TPA, LHR, PHL, EWR, PDX, DCA, YYZ, HCR, PIT, OKC, HND, IND and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from STL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to STL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to STL ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,501 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 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 Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).