San Francisco to St Louis (SFO–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–STL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,731 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 13 | E7W | 2h41-4h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 7S7, B38M | 2h37-3h55 | – | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | E7W | 4h08 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 2h24 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→STL | SJC→STL | SMF→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 27m | 3h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · STL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 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 Delta Air Lines, Emirates, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to STL ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,731 miles (2,786 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).