Cheap Flights from STL to LGB: When to Fly from St. Louis to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from STL to LGB are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 5th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to November 18th
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from STL to LGB is early December. Prices can be as high as $963 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $318 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from St. Louis, MO (STL) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $337 to $651 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $352. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $578. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $227 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $397 can be considered a good price for a round-trip STL to LGB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the STL to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the STL to LGB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from St. Louis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $168 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $356. Return trip prices are from the LGB to STL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from STL to LGB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 49 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from STL to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from STL to LGB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Cape Air, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to St Louis Lambert International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1578 miles or 2540 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from STL to LGB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop STL to LGB flight is about 3 hour 49 minutes.

How many flights go between St. Louis, MO and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 56 available flights from STL to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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