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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 290
Typical prices: C$ 397-C$ 622
Frontier
Tue 9/10Fri 12/10
DTW - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 356
Typical prices: C$ 400-C$ 658
Southwest
Mon 12/11Fri 16/11
DTW - STL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 42m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 358 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to St. Louis (DTW-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to St. Louis

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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10:38 a.m. - 4:58 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:35 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 290Frontier
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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10:38 a.m. - 4:58 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:30 p.m. - 11:39 a.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 09m1 stop Orlando
C$ 319Frontier
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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6:50 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 55mdirect
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10:15 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 25mdirect
C$ 356Southwest
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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7:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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10:15 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 25mdirect
C$ 370Southwest
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 3 Oct
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8:25 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 35mdirect
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12:55 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
C$ 377Southwest
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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8:40 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 45mdirect
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6:00 p.m. - 8:36 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 36mdirect
C$ 380Delta
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Frontier Logo
6:30 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:35 p.m. - 11:39 a.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
C$ 384Frontier
Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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7:10 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 35mdirect
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4:55 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 30mdirect
C$ 386Southwest
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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5:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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1:05 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
C$ 391Southwest
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Frontier Logo
6:30 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
6:35 p.m. - 6:41 p.m.STL  Lambert-St Louis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 393Frontier
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis start at C$ 290. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 397 to C$ 622. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 290 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis at C$ 416 round-trip.
  • April (C$ 617) and February (C$ 612) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 153
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis

When to book flights from Detroit to St. Louis

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and St. Louis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 358 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 500 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 37% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) – 5% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 447 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 562, a difference of C$ 115. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Forest Park Hotel, Hyatt Regency St Louis At The Arch, and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:52 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 42m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 69% above the route average of C$ 498. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis take?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis takes 1h 42m, covering 1,138 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 280 to C$ 1,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 184, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 12h 38m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and St. Louis?

    St. Louis is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis range from C$ 397 to C$ 622, with an average of C$ 498 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 397 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights:

    • • Delta
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 447 – about C$ 115 less than Monday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to St. Louis trip for August. Fares historically average C$ 416 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 201 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 358 round-trip on this route – about C$ 142 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.
    - Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    - Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    - DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to St. Louis?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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