Los Angeles (LAX) to Saint Louis (STL) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Saint Louis (STL): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,588 miles (2,556 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Las Vegas and Denver and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to STL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book LAX to STL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
LAX to STL with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
LAX to STL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to STL?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Saint Louis (STL).
How far is Los Angeles from Saint Louis by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Saint Louis (STL) are 1,588 miles (2,556 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to STL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does LAX to STL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAX to STL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Saint Louis?
The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX) and San Diego (SAN). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Kansas City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.