St. Louis

$71+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (DTW - STL)

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DTW — STL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in July or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to St. Louis (STL). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to St. Louis
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:20 amDTW - STL
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/24:00 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$164
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Fri 10/31:36 pmDTW - STL
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Sun 10/51:57 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop17h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$174
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Sat 9/278:00 amDTW - STL
1 stop26h 06mFrontier
Tue 9/307:55 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop27h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$181
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Wed 10/87:00 amDTW - STL
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/156:00 amSTL - DTW
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$183
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Sun 9/2810:29 pmDTW - STL
2 stops17h 35mFrontier
Thu 10/24:00 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$197
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Fri 10/31:36 pmDTW - STL
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/54:00 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$205
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Thu 10/23:42 pmDTW - STL
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/54:00 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$207
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Wed 10/153:42 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:52 pmSTL - DTW
2 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$213
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Mon 11/35:14 pmDTW - STL
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:45 pmSTL - DTW
2 stops14h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$214

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Detroit

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St. Louis

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Depart

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DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

1:36 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/5

1:57 pm-8:44 am

1 stop17h 47m

$174

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/19

6:45 am-3:02 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/22

8:39 am-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$183

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/22

8:42 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$183

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

3:42 pm-10:37 am

1 stop19h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/22

7:52 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$213

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

8:18 pm-9:22 am

1 stop14h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/13

7:52 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$220

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

6:10 am-9:06 am

1 stop27h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-12:59 am

1 stop28h 04m

$231

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

3:42 pm-9:22 am

2 stops18h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/19

10:57 am-9:54 am

1 stop21h 57m

$242

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$242

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

6:45 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/4

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$255

DetroitSt. Louis

DTW - STL

DTWSTL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

12:45 pm-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/15

6:40 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$255

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis trip
Airports
DTW

At DTW, security lines are generally short, with waits rarely exceeding 10 minutes in McNamara Terminal, making it efficient for business travelers.

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STL

Use the MetroLink light rail from STL for a convenient, economical ride to downtown St. Louis, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
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Expert on STL

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Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to St. Louis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 DTW to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Detroit to St. Louis, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis. Flights to Lambert-St Louis (STL) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to St. Louis per day from 4 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    For as low as $174, Frontier can have you in St. Louis from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 8h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 439 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $36 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $141 and $148 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis for 86% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (89%) or Spirit Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    On average you can expect to pay $222 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis. The cheapest flight overall is $42 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lambert-St Louis) is currently priced at $152.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to St. Louis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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