Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Des Moines and St Louis follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from DSM to STL start from 05:10 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 18:45 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DSM to STL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to St Louis (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With a reliable 82.91% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for DSM to STL flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DSM and STL include:
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight is £106. A return plane ticket is currently £170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from DSM to STL, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from DSM to STL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DSM land on schedule 80.45% of the time.
To reach Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DSM:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Pick up a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car and explore St Louis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St Louis is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit St Louis. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for July if you'd like to explore St Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSM to STL in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
St Louis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 260 miles north-east of St Louis, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 230 miles east of St Louis. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key highlights.
