Flying from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
St Louis is five hours behind London. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to STL, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to STL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and STL:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to STL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
If you have a late flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near STL:
Grab a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car and discover St Louis and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central St Louis. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Rs90,540 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs139,214. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to STL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
July is when most people book flights from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). Plan your visit to St Louis in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your London to STL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 7ºC.
More about St Louis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in St Louis right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in St Louis when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to The Gateway Arch followed by Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch.
Explore more of the United States
Evansville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of St Louis. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.
Columbia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres west of St Louis. No journey is complete without dropping by Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.