St Louis to Los Angeles (STL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STL–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, JL, MH, QF, QR | 15 | E75 | 4h05-4h16 | Oneworld | AS, CX, JL, MH, QF, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 737, 7M8 | 4h05 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
STL: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
STL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STL to LAX
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to LAX ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.