Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport.
St Louis's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as New Orleans.
Take your pick of eight weekly New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Your MSY to STL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in St Louis — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MSY to STL flights, with 82.52% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSY and STL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to St Louis Airport (STL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport flight is R 1,021. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,156. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MSY to STL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MSY to STL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
79% of flights that depart New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central New Orleans to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're taking an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Consider staying in a hotel near STL if you have a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a St Louis Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and chase adventure across St Louis and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from St Louis Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the most popular month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to St Louis in March.
Before locking in your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to St Louis Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to STL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a visit to Chicago will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No trip is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
