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$52+ Cheap flights from Houston to St. Louis (STL)

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HOU — STL
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from Houston to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in August or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 December 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$109
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$52
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

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Average price

$398
From Houston to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Houston to Lambert-St Louis
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/314:42 pmIAH - STL
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Sun 1/58:40 pmSTL - IAH
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$278
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Tue 12/316:00 amHOU - STL
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/51:45 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$469
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Tue 12/317:05 pmHOU - STL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sun 1/51:50 pmSTL - HOU
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$520
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Tue 12/319:58 pmIAH - STL
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/55:00 amSTL - IAH
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$564
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Sun 12/299:56 pmIAH - STL
2 stops14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:50 amSTL - IAH
3 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$584
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Fri 12/276:49 pmHOU - STL
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Thu 1/25:17 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/22$743
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Fri 12/272:57 pmIAH - STL
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Mon 12/306:00 amSTL - IAH
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/22$743
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Mon 12/236:57 pmIAH - STL
2 stops20h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/264:27 pmSTL - IAH
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$958
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Tue 12/316:51 pmIAH - STL
1 stop29h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/57:00 amSTL - IAH
2 stops25h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,132

Find flights from Houston to St. Louis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to St. Louis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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IAH - STL

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/15

9:10 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop26h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/20

7:09 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$109

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/12

5:35 am-9:06 am

1 stop27h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/16

4:28 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$199

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/19

8:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/23

4:28 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$231

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/16

5:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/19

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$308

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/10

8:12 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/16

6:30 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$317

HoustonSt. Louis

HOU - STL

HOUSTL

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/23

5:03 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 41m

$326

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

7:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$394

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/24

5:45 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$401

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/3

6:55 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops27h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$667

HoustonSt. Louis

IAH - STL

IAHSTL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

5:05 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$52

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to St. Louis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to St. Louis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 December 23, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to St. Louis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.

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

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 December 23, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines and Frontier from Houston to St. Louis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,780 reviews

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8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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8.1

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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Very good
4,780 reviews
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Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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7.7

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8.7

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8.1

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Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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Very good
8,588 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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Good
9,020 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Houston to St. Louis Travel Guide

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is located 14 miles from the downtown district in St. Louis. You’ll sometimes see it listed as Lambert Field. This airport is the busiest and the biggest one in the state of Missouri. There is a second airport in the city or located close to the city but the majority of flights arrive at Lambert. There is a connected railway though if it’s needed for a traveler to make it to the other airport.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to St. Louis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Houston to St. Louis flights?

    You can fly from either of Houston’s major airports to St. Louis. The majority of the flights on this route have one stop in between. There are more flights going from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport than from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to St. Louis?

    There are not a lot of direct flights between these two cities but there are a few. They are operated by United. The flight is 2h 5m to 2h 12m, depending on the time of day you go. For more choices of departure times, you can look for a stopover flight.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to St. Louis?

    American Airlines has a stop in Dallas for this route. Most of these are an hour or less. Delta stops in Atlanta and sometimes in Detroit. There are also a couple of options that stop in Minneapolis. United offers flights that land in Chicago at O’Hare before moving on to St. Louis. Most of the flights are around five hours or so. The longest ones are about eight hours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to St. Louis?

    You will not need your passport or a visa for this flight. The connections are all within the United States so the flights are purely domestic. There is only a requirement that you bring a valid form of identification to the airport so you are allowed to board the plane.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to St. Louis, you will be flying into Lambert-St Louis. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is just 12.7 mi from the center of the city. Lambert-St Louis is the only St. Louis airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Houston per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lambert-St Louis from Houston on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to St. Louis, with prices starting at $109. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $231 and $308, respectively. Frontier is 70% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to St. Louis are Frontier ($52), Spirit Airlines ($100), and Southwest ($154).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to St. Louis is $150. On average you can expect to pay $336. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Lambert-St Louis), can usually be booked for $181.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Houston 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 Houston to St. Louis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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