Award flights from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles
Award space from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between St. Louis (STL) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on STL–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on STL–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 points + $25.60 on STL–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- STL–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 79,600 pts + $5.60
- STL–LAX · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- STL–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $25.60
- STL–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on STL–LAX: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 19,000 points + $13.57 with Virgin Australia Velocity on STL–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on STL–LAX (seen on 309 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | STL–LAX | 309 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | STL–LAX | 329 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | STL–LAX | 19 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.07 | STL–LAX | 18 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $19.32 | STL–LAX | 15 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.96 | STL–LAX | 187 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | STL–LAX | 268 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points: 79,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on STL–LAX (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 79,600 pts + $5.60 | STL–LAX | 9 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on STL–LAX (seen on 291 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on STL–LAX (seen on 329 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- St. Louis (STL)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,566–1,589 miles (2,520–2,557 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between St. Louis (STL) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 309 dates | 79,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 9 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 291 dates | 25,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 329 dates |
| St. Louis (STL) to Orange County (SNA) | 19,000 pts + $13.57Velocity · 124 dates | — | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 309 dates.
- Premium Economy: 79,600 points + $5.60 on St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 9 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 291 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 points + $25.60 on St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 329 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | STL–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | STL–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | STL–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | STL–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $19.32 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | STL–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 79,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | STL–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | STL–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | STL–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on STL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 308 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on STL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 213 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on STL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 220 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | — | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 79,600 pts + $5.60 (7 dates)Qantas | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 79,600 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | — | 137,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
In business class, STL–LAX with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, STL–LAX with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between St. Louis (STL) and Los Angeles had award space?
STL–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and STL–SNA (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 309 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 21:04 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 291 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, business class 291 dates, first class 309 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 18 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 19 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 15 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 268 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 272 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 187 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.07 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $33.07). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from St. Louis (STL) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.