Travelling from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL).
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to STL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book a flight from Melbourne to STL that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and STL include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is approximately 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the centre of St Louis takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 36 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is 790 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.311 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to STL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Melbourne to STL. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit St Louis. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to STL for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in St Louis to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne 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 on average.
More about St Louis
After locking in your flight from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring St Louis:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Gateway Arch, Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo are top sights which should feature on any good St Louis itinerary.
Complete your St Louis trip with a car rental
Get behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in St Louis and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
