San Francisco to St Louis (SFO–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.
SFO–STL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,731 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h38-3h50 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 12 | 319, 7M8 | 3h59-4h05 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→STL | OAK→STL | SJC→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 14m | 3h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to STL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to STL is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,731 miles (2,786 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).