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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $311-$448
Delta
Fri 10/19Sun 10/21
STL - LGA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$146
Typical prices: $175-$296
American Airlines
Wed 12/12
STL - LGA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 27m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $177 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to LaGuardia (STL-LGA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to LaGuardia

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
1:02 pm - 4:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 28mnonstop
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6:45 am - 8:29 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 44mnonstop
$293Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
Frontier Logo
2:29 pm - 4:00 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
24h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 1:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$293Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:24 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:37 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$295American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 9:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 29mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:54 am - 8:46 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 52mnonstop
$295American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:26 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 26mnonstop
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 4:59 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 54mnonstop
$295Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 16
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 3:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 7:00 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
11h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field
$296Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 10:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway
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5:05 pm - 7:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 00mnonstop
$296Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
Frontier Logo
9:50 am - 11:06 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
12h 16m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 12:41 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
19h 41m1 stop Orlando
$296Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
6:44 pm - 8:34 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
12h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 11:16 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
17h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$296Frontier
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 8:38 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 38mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 8:31 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 01mnonstop
$298Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport start at $293. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $311 to $448. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $293 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport at $340 round-trip.
•June ($403) and November ($400) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 18% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport the cheapest?

Flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to LaGuardia

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on LGA

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$146
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Your St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    3 airlines operate flights between St. Louis and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • Delta
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    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
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $371 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:27 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:37 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 27m.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $369. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 2h 27m, covering 885 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $293 to $1,048. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 5h 10m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 15m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and New York LaGuardia Airport?

    New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?

    New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $311 to $448, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $342 - about $46 less than Sunday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $63 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $177 round-trip on this route - about $194 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to New York LaGuardia Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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