Flying from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) departing from either of these bases.
Take a direct Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Houston.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), with 27 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IAH to STL is the 7:27am United Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 8:17pm with United Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Houston to STL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can hop on a direct flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
When leaving from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with United Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between IAH and STL is United Airlines.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 82.95% of its services landing on schedule.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) flight ticket with departures from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Figure out if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Houston to STL leaving from HOU. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Southwest Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the HOU to STL route.
Book with Southwest Airlines if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport arrive as scheduled 82.0% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport land at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near STL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Houston 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 takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Currently, $115 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $230. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to STL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). July is when most people travel to St Louis. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Houston to STL flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in St Louis to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 7ºC.
More about St Louis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in St Louis right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. The Gateway Arch, Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch are must-do's during your St Louis adventure.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres east of St Louis, a visit to Evansville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mesker Park Zoo, Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Columbia, about 177 kilometres west of St Louis. Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company are among its highlights.
