How many flights from New York to St. Louis are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.2% of flights from New York to St. Louis were non-stop. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of connections observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate a higher likelihood of connecting flights when planning this journey.

What's the flight time from New York to St. Louis?

The typical direct flight time from New York to St. Louis is 2 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of 1400 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 7 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which are considerably shorter than those involving a single connection.

Should I set a price alert for New York to St. Louis flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from New York to St. Louis is recommended. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations. Historically, travelers have seen opportunities to secure better deals by monitoring price changes. Alerts can help identify when prices drop, allowing for more strategic booking decisions.

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New York to St. Louis: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to St. Louis

A typical journey from New York to St. Louis, including connections, takes about 2h 42m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1400 km. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, the overall travel time can vary significantly depending on the number and duration of layovers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to St. Louis, fares typically range from $551–$1153, with a median of $833. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which may present a more favorable time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that deals are not currently abundant.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to St. Louis? Historically, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $393. Other relatively inexpensive months include September, with a median fare of $712, and July, where the median fare is $752. These months tend to offer better value compared to the overall median for the route.

Regarding direct flights from New York to St. Louis, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 5.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect your journey to involve at least one layover, and often two, when traveling between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to St. Louis

Regular price: $178 - $403

Prices for flights from New York to St. Louis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to St. Louis is typically between $178 and $403. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Dec 14.

now $186

Low $178

High $403

The cheapest time to fly from New York to St. Louis

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to STL is February, with a median price of $393. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1166. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $393

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,166

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to St. Louis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to St. Louis

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Southwest Airlines

$291

$549

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Southwest Airlines

$190

$587

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - St. Louis

New York (EWR) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$389

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$397

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - St. Louis

New York (JFK) - St. Louis (STL)

JetBlue Airways

$441

$746

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - St. Louis

New York (JFK) - St. Louis (STL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$430

$880

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to St. Louis

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$292 → $198

32%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$305 → $222

27%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$287 → $208

28%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$267 → $197

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to St. Louis

New York - St. Louis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from New York to St. Louis are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $393

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to St. Louis, with a median price of $393.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 42m

Direct flights from New York to St. Louis typically take 2 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 5.2% direct flights historically over the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines has 1 direct deal

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from New York to St. Louis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to St. Louis appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers the cheapest flights from New York to St. Louis, starting from $139.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$139

St. Louis main airports to arrive at

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to St. Louis.

📍 ~20 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby St. Louis used as alternative

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV)

MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) is the closest alternative and a secondary relief airport for the St. Louis metropolitan area.

📍 ~40 km from St. Louis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$291

Business & First Class Flight Deals to St. Louis

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$2,405

$2,086

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to St. Louis

Historically, booking a flight from New York to St. Louis between 28 and 59 days in advance typically yields the best prices. For example, flights booked in this window had an average price of $825 across the trailing quarter. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $1451. Even booking more than 60 days out resulted in a higher average price of $932, suggesting that the optimal booking window is within that 28-59 day range.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to St. Louis is considered to be $551 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $833. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $1153 or less. Aiming for a price around or below $551 would be considered a favorable deal.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to St. Louis, with a median price of $393. Other relatively inexpensive months include September, with a median price of $712, and July, with a median price of $752. The annual median price for this route stands at $833, indicating that February offers a significant saving compared to the yearly average.

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New York to St. Louis: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to St. Louis

How much is a round trip from New York to St. Louis

Regular price: $178 - $403

Prices for flights from New York to St. Louis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to St. Louis is typically between $178 and $403. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Dec 14.

now $186

Low $178

High $403

The cheapest time to fly from New York to St. Louis

February

Cheapest

Flights from $393

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,166

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to St. Louis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to St. Louis

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Southwest Airlines

$291

$549

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Southwest Airlines

$190

$587

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - St. Louis

New York (EWR) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$389

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - St. Louis

New York (LGA) - St. Louis (STL)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$397

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - St. Louis

New York (JFK) - St. Louis (STL)

JetBlue Airways

$441

$746

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - St. Louis

New York (JFK) - St. Louis (STL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$430

$880

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to St. Louis

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$292 → $198

32%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$305 → $222

27%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$287 → $208

28%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$267 → $197

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to St. Louis