Saint Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Saint Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Saint Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,588 miles (2,556 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Las Vegas and Denver and more.
How many miles STL to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from STL to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book STL to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
STL to LAX with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
STL to LAX: common questions
How many miles does STL to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from STL to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Saint Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Saint Louis from Los Angeles by plane?
Saint Louis (STL) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,588 miles (2,556 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book STL to LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Saint Louis and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX) and San Diego (SAN). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Kansas City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.