What percentage of St. Louis to New York flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 16% of flights from St. Louis to New York were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from St. Louis to New York?

A direct flight from St. Louis to New York typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 1414 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a direct option when available.

How often do cheap flights from St. Louis to New York come up?

Historically, cheap flights from St. Louis to New York come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to have favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. The availability of deals makes it a popular route for budget-conscious planning.

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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-18
STL - New York
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$269
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St. Louis to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from St. Louis to New York

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from St. Louis to New York are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $317–$794, with a median of $457. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting that now may not be the optimal time to find cheap flights from St. Louis to New York.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to New York? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $250. January and February also offer competitive prices, both with median fares of $251. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

A typical journey from St. Louis to New York takes about 10h 6m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, as only 16% of recent fares are for direct flights from St. Louis to New York. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between St. Louis and New York is 1414 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find new prices.

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

Regular price: $215 - $314

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from St. Louis to New York is typically between $215 and $314. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 18.

now $163

Low $215

High $314

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

The cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to New York is April, with a median price of $250. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $838. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $250

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $838

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to New York

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

$528

$493

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$469

$400

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$500

$370

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$308

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$376

$266

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$270

$225

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$465 → $308

34%

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$508 → $413

19%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$473 → $391

17%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$469 → $391

17%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to New York

St. Louis - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from St. Louis to New York are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, January, and February offer the lowest median prices, around $250-$251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 10h 6m

The median flight duration from St. Louis to New York is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $163 from St. Louis to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from St. Louis to New York are frequently available.

St. Louis main airports to depart from

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a good option for flights from St. Louis to New York.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient arrival option for flights from St. Louis to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$214

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

73% AI deal score

$2,477

$1,718

Save $759

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from St. Louis to New York is typically 7-13 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $346. Booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, generally resulted in higher average prices, around $612. Conversely, booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a slight increase, with an average price of $355.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from St. Louis to New York is considered to be $317 or less. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $457, while prices in the upper quartile reached $794.

Historically, April, January, and February have been the cheapest months to fly from St. Louis to New York. In April, the median price was $250, while January and February both had a median price of $251. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $457 for this route.

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St. Louis to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from St. Louis to New York

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

Regular price: $215 - $314

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from St. Louis to New York is typically between $215 and $314. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 18.

now $163

Low $215

High $314

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

April

Cheapest

Flights from $250

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $838

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from St. Louis to New York

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

$528

$493

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$469

$400

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$500

$370

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$308

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$376

$266

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STL - New York

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

Frontier Airlines

$270

$225

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$465 → $308

34%

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$508 → $413

19%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$473 → $391

17%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$469 → $391

17%

Popular Airports to fly from St. Louis to New York