Traveling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Oakland.
Your OAK to STL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to St Louis (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for OAK to STL flights is Southwest Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OAK and STL:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight is AED 679. A return plane ticket is currently AED 1,387. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAK to STL.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OAK to STL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
83.61% of flights leaving Metropolitan Oakland International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of OAK.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Oakland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
If you're landing on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near STL:
Explore without limits with a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and experience more of St Louis and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the center of St Louis has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit St Louis. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for July if you want to explore St Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OAK to STL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of St Louis. Around 418 kilometers away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 370 kilometers east of St Louis. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among the biggest draws.
