Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 36 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind St Louis, where Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are 20 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from STL to LAX is the 05:00 Southwest Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:40 with Southwest Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from STL to Los Angeles. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles. Begin your trip at STL and touch down at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Southwest Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles.
After booking your flight tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're ready to go.
Located around 26 kilometres from central St Louis, STL can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 36 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles
ر.ق. 276 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles. Return flights start from ر.ق. 551. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STL to Los Angeles.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from STL to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from STL to Los Angeles sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
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