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 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h05-4h59 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | E75, E75L | 4h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | E75 | 4h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 4h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
STL: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 3:00 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, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to LAX ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.