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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 9:37 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:32 am.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to New Orleans takes 1h 47m, covering 605 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to New Orleans range from $367 to $497, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 57% above the $436 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $170 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $457 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to New Orleans flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the St. Louis to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from St. Louis to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $173, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from St. Louis to New Orleans usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

One-stop flights from St. Louis to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from St. Louis to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and New Orleans.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 27m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating St. Louis to New Orleans flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. There are nine rental car agencies at MSY, all of which are located in the MSY Consolidated Car Rental Center, which is open 24/7. When you landed MSY, exit Level 1 Baggage Claim and proceed toward the long-term parking garage next to the terminal. There, you will find the Rental Car shuttle stop. These free shuttles run approximately every 5 minutes and take about 20 minutes to get from the airport to the Consolidated Car Rental Center.

Yes. There is a Mother's Room on every concourse at MSY located just passed the TSA security checkpoint. These rooms are designed to give nursing mothers a quiet, private place to breastfeed or pump. Each of these rooms includes comfortable seating, an end table, a changing table, and an electrical outlet placed for easy use with an electrical breast pump.

Yes. STL provides two USO lounges for active-duty members of the US military and their families. The USO in Terminal 2 by Baggage Claim is open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. The USO in Terminal 1 at Baggage Claim is open 24 hours. These lounges include a sleeping area with beds, showers, refreshments, TV, comfortable seating, computers, a library, Wi-Fi, and more.

Yes. You can find the St. Louis International Playport on Concourse C at Gate 2. This kids’ mock airport includes kid-size vehicles, including a plane, that children can climb on and play with. Children can even make believe that they are driving a Metrolink subway car. There is also a kid-size car rental counter, luggage conveyor belt, and security checkpoint with a mock x-ray machine.