Flying from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
The average length of a direct London to St Louis Lambert International Airport flight is 9 hours 5 minutes.
St Louis Lambert International Airport is located in St Louis. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind London.
Pick from 2 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). This is the most popular route when departing from London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to STL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) operate from here.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport with British Airways.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways from LHR to STL.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to STL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and STL are:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to STL flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to St Louis Lambert International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near STL:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to St Louis Lambert International Airport flight.
The street address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Getting from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
Central St Louis is around 24 kilometres from St Louis Lambert International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Currently, $606 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $874. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to STL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to St Louis Lambert International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to STL.
Lock in a cheap flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit St Louis. July is when most people book flights from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your London to STL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about St Louis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in St Louis right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to St Louis Lambert International Airport:
The Gateway Arch and Saint Louis Arch are just the start of the major attractions to put on your St Louis to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museum at the Gateway Arch.
Explore more of the United States
You've done St Louis, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Evansville to check off its must-visit sights. From Mesker Park Zoo to Riverfront Park and Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, consider Columbia, roughly 177 kilometres west of St Louis. Museum of Art and Archaeology, Mizzou Botanic Garden and Francis Quadrangle are key reasons to visit.
