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$59+ Cheap flights from Illinois to St. Louis (STL)

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ORD — STL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to St. Louis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to St. Louis flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
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From Illinois to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Illinois to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Lambert-St Louis.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/285:40 pmMDW - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 5/295:35 amSTL - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/231:15 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/249:39 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/68:29 amORD - STL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/207:30 pmSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/227:00 amORD - STL
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/292:20 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$117
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:25 amORD - STL
1 stop11h 45mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 5/55:15 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop14h 25mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 3/24$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/104:15 pmORD - STL
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:15 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/175:30 amORD - STL
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Mon 4/216:50 amSTL - ORD
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/25$177
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Fri 4/258:01 pmMDW - STL
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Wed 4/306:58 pmSTL - MDW
1 stop24h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/183:02 pmMDW - STL
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Mon 4/211:41 pmSTL - MDW
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/25$182
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Tue 4/19:34 amORD - STL
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Sun 4/64:57 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/912:41 pmORD - STL
1 stop20h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:10 amSTL - ORD
2 stops30h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/2110:16 amSPI - STL
1 stop37h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:00 amSTL - SPI
1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$475

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/29

5:35 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

1:15 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/24

9:39 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$97

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

8:29 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/20

7:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$98

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

2:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$117

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

8:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/5

5:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 25m

$136

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

4:15 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

12:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$158

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

6:50 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$177

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/25

8:01 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/30

6:58 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$181

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/18

3:02 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

1:41 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$182

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

12:22 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/9

6:51 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 46m

$189

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to St. Louis

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to St. Louis as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to St. Louis

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to St. Louis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to STL are scheduled on a Tuesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to St. Louis by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to St. Louis from Illinois, you will be flying to Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southern / Mokulele, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to St. Louis for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to St. Louis?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to St. Louis?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to St. Louis on time: Turkish Airlines (94%), Avianca (89%), Aer Lingus (89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lambert-St Louis) can be booked for $117 on average our data indicates $345 when flying from Illinois to St. Louis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to St. Louis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$115Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$117Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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