Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 22 minutes. San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 2 hours behind St Louis.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 07:00 flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to jet off later, the last flight is at 19:30. With 22 weekly flights from STL to SFO, you can select the timing that best suits you.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Look through the direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between STL and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from STL to SFO, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed as you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is $210. The cheapest price for a return flight is $420. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from STL to SFO.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from STL to SFO. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 36 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to STL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12 ºC and 22 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from STL to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6 ºC and 16 ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from STL to SFO, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your San Francisco to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Lombard Street.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Francisco escape.
