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$55+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to San Diego (STL - SAN)

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STL — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego are usually found in April or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-San Diego flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to San Diego
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego.

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:26 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Fri 3/76:25 amSAN - STL
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:40 amSTL - SAN
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Mon 3/315:15 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:11 pmSTL - SAN
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/59:46 pmSAN - STL
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:11 pmSTL - SAN
2 stops32h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/218:14 amSAN - STL
3 stops31h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:00 amSTL - SAN
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/127:00 amSAN - STL
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:00 amSTL - SAN
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Mon 3/176:10 pmSAN - STL
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:55 amSTL - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/179:57 pmSAN - STL
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amSTL - SAN
2 stops11h 57mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/139:40 amSAN - STL
1 stop12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$360

Find flights from St. Louis to San Diego within your budget

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St. Louis

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/4

6:26 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop26h 52m

San Diego

Fri 3/7

6:25 am-9:16 am

1 stop24h 51m

$183

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/26

7:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

5:15 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$277

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/2

3:11 pm-7:35 am

2 stops18h 24m

San Diego

Sat 4/5

9:46 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$283

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/17

6:11 pm-12:42 am

2 stops32h 31m

San Diego

Mon 4/21

8:14 am-5:16 pm

3 stops31h 02m

$285

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

7:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-5:11 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$313

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

San Diego

Mon 3/17

6:10 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$317

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/13

5:55 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Mon 3/17

9:57 pm-8:09 am

1 stop8h 12m

$332

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/25

6:44 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Thu 3/27

6:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$379

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

6:58 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 16m

$55

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$138

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to San Diego, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from St. Louis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from St. Louis to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from St. Louis to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Bhoopal,Nov 2024

STL - BOS

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to San Diego?

    If you book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Lambert-St Louis (STL) take 3h 45m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Lambert-St Louis to San Diego per day from 5 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $277 and $283, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to San Diego for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to San Diego are Frontier ($55), Alaska Airlines ($138), and Delta ($139).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to San Diego? While on average our users pay $482, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $183. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - San Diego), is priced around $191.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from St. Louis to San Diego?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Travelers on a layover in Denver can visit Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre, by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively after landing at Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $47 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for St. Louis to San Diego flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from St. Louis to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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