Flights
Flights to St. Louis
Flying to St. Louis for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near St. Louis, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,173 upcoming events in and around St. Louis (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown St. Louis is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 10 miles away. For Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis, the nearest is STL at 11 miles.
Airports serving St. Louis
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of St. Louis, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) 10 mi (16 km) | Large | Nearest to Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis, Busch Stadium, Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis, Powell Symphony Hall, Enterprise Center, Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Browning Mainstage, The Factory - Chesterfield and Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Emerson Studio Theatre. |
Nearest airport to each St. Louis venue
The busiest venues in and around St. Louis, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis Hotels near Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis | STL, 11 mi | None |
| Busch Stadium Hotels near Busch Stadium Airports near Busch Stadium | STL, 10 mi | None |
| Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis Hotels near Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis | STL, 7.7 mi | None |
| Powell Symphony Hall Hotels near Powell Symphony Hall | STL, 11 mi | None |
| Enterprise Center Hotels near Enterprise Center Airports near Enterprise Center | STL, 12 mi | None |
| Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Browning Mainstage Hotels near Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Browning Mainstage | STL, 11 mi | None |
| The Factory - Chesterfield Hotels near The Factory - Chesterfield | STL, 13 mi | None |
| Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Emerson Studio Theatre Hotels near Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Emerson Studio Theatre | STL, 11 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium | STL, 10 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| St. Louis Blues | Enterprise Center | STL, 12 mi | NHL arena airports |
| St. Louis City SC | Energizer Park | STL, 12 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a St. Louis event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 309 events in and around St. Louis; 71% on Fri–Sun; 229 of the 301 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Planet K-Pop - KPop Tribute Concert
The Factory - Chesterfield, St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings
Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $40.00View TicketsCorrosion of Conformity, The Sword & Hippie Death Cult
The Sovereign, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $76.00View TicketsSt. Louis Billikens vs. Northern Kentucky Norse
Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $5.00View TicketsSt. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Pulitzer: Program 1
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri
Alice Cooper
Stifel Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $86.00View TicketsCasey Frey
Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $138.00View TicketsClara La San
The Hawthorn - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $90.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Planet K-Pop - KPop Tribute Concert
- Nov 11: St. Louis Billikens Women's Basketball vs. East…
Flying in to St. Louis: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis it is STL, 11 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Busch Stadium?
The closest airport to Busch Stadium is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 10 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to St. Louis?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown St. Louis, 10 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in St. Louis in the next 30 days?
309 in and around St. Louis in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 229 of the 301 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis?
The closest airport to Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is closest to the St. Louis Cardinals' home ballpark?
The St. Louis Cardinals play home games at Busch Stadium. The closest airport to Busch Stadium is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 10 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the St. Louis Blues' home arena?
The St. Louis Blues play home games at Enterprise Center. The closest airport to Enterprise Center is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 12 miles away in a straight line.
How far is STL from downtown St. Louis?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 10 miles (16 km) from downtown St. Louis in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve St. Louis?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown St. Louis: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
