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 1,376 upcoming events in and around St. Louis (counted Sep 24, 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, Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Browning Mainstage, Powell Symphony Hall, Enterprise Center, Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Emerson Studio Theatre and The Factory - Chesterfield. |
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.
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 Sep 24, 2026): 387 events in and around St. Louis; 63% on Fri–Sun; 294 of the 375 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.
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Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $76.00View TicketsCome From Away
Ross Family Theatre at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $103.00View TicketsTom Papa
The Factory - Chesterfield, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $61.00View TicketsDisney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $38.00View TicketsTommy Davidson
Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $52.00View TicketsClue - The Musical
Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $123.00View TicketsMagic Moments: Janet Evra Sings Burt Bacharach - Album Release Show
City Winery At City Foundry STL, St. Louis, Missouri
From about $61.00View TicketsLittle Women
Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis - Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, Missouri
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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?
387 in and around St. Louis in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 294 of the 375 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).
