Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport.
Houston and St Louis follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from HOU to STL start from 05:05 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:15 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HOU to STL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring St Louis (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HOU to STL flights, with 83.4% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HOU and STL include:
Nashville Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
79% of flights departing from Houston Hobby Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Houston Hobby Airport from central Houston, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HOU:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Follow your own route with a St Louis Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across St Louis and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from St Louis Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
St Louis Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central St Louis. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport. July is the most popular month to head to St Louis. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to St Louis Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HOU to STL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited St Louis, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.