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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:36 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to New York takes 2h 26m, covering 879 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 York range from $326 to $480, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $326 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $383 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $125 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $387 for nonstop.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to New York flights, with 59% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $293 to $2,714. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on St. Louis to New York 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.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between St. Louis and New York is around $293 round-trip, with a flight time of about 11h 24m. Recent bus fares are around $206, with a trip time of about 27h 50m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 30% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 16+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from St. Louis to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from St. Louis to New York usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from St. Louis to New York. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $82.

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

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

• Southwest
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 14m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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

Among airlines operating St. Louis to New York flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.

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

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

GoSleep has sleep pods in terminal 5 where passengers can catch some z's. The sleep pods are in terminal 5 after security and are rented by the hour. TWA Hotel in terminal 5 is another option if you’re looking for more than a sleeping option. To get to the hotel, you’ll need to take the AirTrain to terminal 5. TWA Hotel offers showers, a gym, an infinity pool, and an on-site restaurant.

Yes. EWR is a pet-friendly airport, but pets must remain within their carriers when traveling through EWR. Pets can only leave their carriers when walking through security or using the pet relief areas. EWR has provided indoor and outdoor relief areas in both terminals. The outdoor areas are around the A and B courtyards, and the indoor locations are around gates 57 and 65 and the south side of FIS Hall.

The AirTrain offers the easiest option for getting downtown from JFK. The AirTrain collects passengers from all terminals and will deliver you to the subway station in Queens. The AirTrain operates 24/7. Go Airlink also provides shuttle services from JFK to areas neighboring the airport and downtown New York. Head to the ground transportation desk to access this service. Buses are also an option - there are six bus routes available at JFK. They connect the airport to the surrounding metropolitan areas. Taxis are also available outside each terminal and offer a flat rate to downtown. Car rentals are also an option and most companies have courtesy phones at the arrivals halls at JFK.

LGA is an ADA-compliant airport with services for special needs passengers. Travelers with limited mobility have barrier-free access to all parts of the airport, thanks to the ramps and lifts provided. You can also organize wheelchair assistance directly with your airline. The airport also has drop-off points, dedicated seating, reserved parking spots, and accessible restrooms for passengers with limited mobility. Low vision passengers have Aira services at LGA and there are several courtesy phones where they can request assistance. The hard of hearing have TDD telephones and visual paging as part of the accessible services offered at LGA.