Is a 45 min layover in St. Louis long enough?
Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at STL (St. Louis).
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Lambert St Louis International (STL)?
Comfortable for same-terminal connections and doable for a cross-terminal walk without major delays.
What is the minimum connection time at STL?
Minimum connection times at Lambert St Louis International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 70 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at STL on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 70-minute international MCT at Lambert St Louis International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by an enclosed pedestrian walkway of roughly 10-15 minutes, as well as a free shuttle bus and the MetroLink light rail (a couple of stops), both of which take 10-20 minutes depending on waits. Passengers connecting within the same terminal rarely need to leave the secure area, but those switching terminals who exit security may need to clear TSA screening again on the other side.
What happens if I miss my connection at STL?
If you miss a connection, Southwest and other carriers typically rebook you at their gate counters or via self-service kiosks near baggage claim, and STL's low overall congestion usually means next available flights come relatively quickly compared to larger hubs.