Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Zurich.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to STL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to St Louis Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Reserve a hotel close to STL if you have a late Zurich Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo to explore St Louis and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from St Louis Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
The street address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
St Louis Airport to central St Louis has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to St Louis Airport. For smaller crowds, head to St Louis in March.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to St Louis Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to STL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited St Louis, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to tick off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.