Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kansas City and St Louis follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 16 Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 05:30 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:50 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MCI to STL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to St Louis (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MCI to STL flights, with 86.59% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCI and STL:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Nashville International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
At the moment, ج.م. 2,405 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 16,054. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MCI to STL, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MCI to STL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI reach their destination on time.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MCI:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
If you're landing on a late Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near STL:
Go where the road takes you with a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and chase adventure across St Louis and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the centre of St Louis has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to St Louis based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCI to STL in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of United States
St Louis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a trip to Chicago will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
