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LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has the least passenger traffic of the three major international airports serving New York. It is closely followed by Newark International Airport (EWR) and then John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which records the most passenger and cargo traffic of the three airports. Therefore, if you're looking to avoid long lines, LaGuardia would be the best option.

Yes, the airport has measures to assist travelers with limited mobility or other disabilities. If you qualify for disability assistance, you should contact your airline and inform them of the services you will require at least 48h before the flight. This should give them ample time to make all the necessary arrangements.

Downtown St. Louis is only about 14.5 miles away from the airport. With such a short distance, you can use multiple means of transport, but none is cheaper than the bus. They are available throughout the day and can be easily accessed at the Lambert East TRML Metrolink Station. Take the red line, and you'll be dropped at the station at 8th & Pine, which is right in the heart of St Louis.

When you book a connecting flight, the layover will primarily depend on the airline you're flying with, as most airlines tend to make a layover at one of their hubs. For instance, when flying with Delta, you are most likely to stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the airline's main hubs. On the other hand, American Airlines tends to stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a hub for American Airlines. Other potential layover options include Dallas and Orlando.

Among airlines operating New York to St. Louis 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.

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

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $410 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the New York to St. Louis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $384 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to St. Louis flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 12:50 am.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $408. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to St. Louis takes 2h 51m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $242 to $2,198. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and St. Louis is around $242 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h 55m. Recent bus fares are around $182, with a trip time of about 23h 00m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 25% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 15+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 36m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 12m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless

Round-trip flights from New York to St. Louis range from $334 to $530, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • Alaska Airlines