Flights to St. Louis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
St. Louis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport | STL | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,020 ft | 618 ft |
| Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (regional) | BLV | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,000 ft | 459 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,020 ft, STL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 618 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from St. Louis
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis to New York City | United States | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| St. Louis to Toronto | Canada | 1,065 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| St. Louis to Brooklyn | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| St. Louis to Chicago | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| St. Louis to Queens | United States | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| St. Louis to Houston | United States | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| St. Louis to Philadelphia | United States | 1,301 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| St. Louis to San Antonio | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| St. Louis to Manhattan | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| St. Louis to The Bronx | United States | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| St. Louis to Dallas | United States | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| St. Louis to Ottawa | Canada | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| St. Louis to Jacksonville | United States | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| St. Louis to Fort Worth | United States | 918 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| St. Louis to Austin | United States | 1,158 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| St. Louis to Columbus | United States | 637 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| St. Louis to Charlotte | United States | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| St. Louis to Indianapolis | United States | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| St. Louis to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| St. Louis to Denver | United States | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| St. Louis to Mississauga | Canada | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| St. Louis to Washington | United States | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| St. Louis to Shanghai | China | 11,585 km (7,199 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| St. Louis to Chongqing | China | 12,236 km (7,603 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| St. Louis to Chengdu | China | 12,169 km (7,562 mi) | about 16 h 21 min |
| St. Louis to Beijing | China | 10,873 km (6,756 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| St. Louis to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,225 km (5,732 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
| St. Louis to Tianjin | China | 10,928 km (6,790 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| St. Louis to Wuhan | China | 11,912 km (7,402 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| St. Louis to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,049 km (7,487 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for St. Louis?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, BLV, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is STL from St. Louis city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to St. Louis on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.