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Saint Louis Art Museum
Major art museum in Forest Park with strong collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Flights from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $159 (€128) but you can travel from only $64 (€51) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:35. The fastest flight covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 4h 21m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $159 (€128) |
Flights per day 36 |
Fastest flight 4h 21m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$506
Average price
$643
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $643 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $506.
It's difficult to get from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO without transferring at least once.
AA468+
AA5655
AA2174 · AA459
AA2885 · AA2491
AA2200 · AA2731
AA2170 · AA2686
AA2885 · AA2712
UA2105 · UA5397
AA2761+
AA3721
UA2744 · UA6214
AA1266 · AA2717Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$276 Average price | $300 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO costing on average $276 (€222).
A bus is $167 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO costing on average $300 (€241).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 45m.
Bus takes on average 19h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2744 · UA6214 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h52 | 10:07 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2744 · UA2182 · UA4581 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h08 | 2:23 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2744 · UA1617 · UA4581 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h08 | 2:23 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA468+ AA5655 | 5:45 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h04 | 12:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA1059+ AA6352 | 5:45 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h30 | 1:15 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1437 · UA3719 | 6:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h07 | 4:07 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1437 · UA1875 · UA2000 | 6:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h46 | 3:46 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1437 · UA1527 | 6:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 17h35 | 11:35 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3815 · AA3722 | 6:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h19 | 2:06 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6352+ AA3722 | 6:47 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h28 | 1:15 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2779 · UA1355 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h07 | 12:07 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1266 · AA2717 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h59 | 11:59 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2779 · UA4581 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h23 | 2:23 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1392 · UA4527 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h26 | 7:26 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1392 · UA2331 · UA4552 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h28 | 5:28 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1470 · AA2491 | 8:03 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h27 | 6:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470+ AA5655 | 8:03 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h46 | 12:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470+ AA3890 | 8:03 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h38 | 4:41 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1639 | 8:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h29 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1422 | 8:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h53 | 8:57 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA214 | 8:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 15h53 | 11:57 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1390 · AA2761 | 9:39 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h57 | 7:36 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1390 · AA2491 | 9:39 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h51 | 6:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1390+ AA3890 | 9:39 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h02 | 4:41 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA2417 · UA5719 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h21 | 6:14 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2105 · UA2417 · UA4552 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h35 | 5:28 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3507 · UA2000 | 10:25 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h21 | 3:46 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3507 · UA5719 | 10:25 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h49 | 6:14 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6155 · UA4527 | 11:42 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h44 | 7:26 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2253 · UA2827 · UA2144 | 11:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h24 | 9:21 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA6204 | 11:57 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h53 | 8:50 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA1010 | 12:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h38 | 9:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA2761 | 12:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h32 | 7:36 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA2491 | 12:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h26 | 6:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885+ AA3890 | 12:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h37 | 4:41 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4748+ AA439 | 12:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h15 | 8:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4748+ AA4144 | 12:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h17 | 7:32 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2170 · AA2686 | 1:50 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h08 | 7:58 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2770 · UA2144 | 2:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h20 | 9:21 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2770 · UA4514 | 2:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h22 | 7:23 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA2135 · UA4576 | 2:21 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h29 | 10:50 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2296 · UA6204 | 2:21 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h29 | 8:50 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA6187 | 2:21 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h24 | 10:45 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA1422 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h22 | 8:57 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA214 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h22 | 11:57 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1010+ AA3721 | 2:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h59 | 9:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3049+ AA3721 | 2:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h15 | 11:58 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2761+ AA3721 | 2:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h53 | 7:36 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2772 · UA6187 | 3:48 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h57 | 10:45 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2772 · UA6204 | 3:48 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h02 | 8:50 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2061 · AA1368 | 4:33 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h26 | 11:59 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2198 · AA1004 | 5:17 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h37 | 11:54 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2194 · AA3049 | 6:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h58 | 11:58 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2203 · AA459 | 6:17 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h27 | 11:44 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2235 · UA3630 | 7:39 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 16h02 | 11:41 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum in Forest Park with strong collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Highly original artist-built museum and playground with architectural salvage, tunnels, slides, and installations. One of St. Louis's most famous attractions.
History museum in Forest Park covering St. Louis, Missouri, and regional stories through permanent and rotating exhibitions.
Huge urban park with museums, trails, lakes, and major attractions. One of the city's essential places for walking and relaxing.
Historic riverfront district with cobblestone streets, old warehouses, and easy access to the Arch and Mississippi views.
Popular entertainment and walking district known for public art, music history, shops, and a lively street atmosphere.
A local pizza style with a very thin, cracker-like crust, square-cut slices, and signature Provel cheese. It is one of the city’s most recognizable comfort foods.
Breaded and fried ravioli, usually filled with meat or cheese and served with marinara. Despite the name, it is fried, not toasted, and is a classic St. Louis starter.
A rich, sweet cake with a dense, buttery topping over a soft base. It is a beloved St. Louis dessert found in bakeries across the city.
Popular barbecue restaurant known for Memphis-style ribs, pulled pork, and smoky sides in a lively, casual setting.
Historic St. Louis dessert stand famous for frozen custard concretes and a nostalgic roadside feel.
Established fine-dining restaurant serving refined American cuisine in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
St. Louis is generally affordable by U.S. city standards, with moderate hotel and restaurant prices and many low-cost attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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