St Louis to New York (STL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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890 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 46 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DCA Washington 4h 9m AAWN AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 4h 13m AFDLKE AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
CMH Columbus 4h 16m WN AAAFCX Columbus (CMH) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 25m EJAWN AAAMAT Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m JREWN AAB6BA Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 35m AABAWN AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 38m AC AFAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AFAMDL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
BOS Boston 4h 49m AAIBQR AAAFAM Boston (BOS) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AAACAS AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4 Airlines 890 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead

STL–JFK had nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 890 miles in 2h 7m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop STL–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
KL KLM 0 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL + KL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,320
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
STL → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
JFK → STL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric STL→JFK CGI→JFK
Distance from STL 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
890 mi / 1,433 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

STL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to New York route.
Route details
Distance890 mi / 1,433 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 890 miles.
4 airlines operated the nonstop from STL to JFK: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and KLM. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and John Glenn Columbus.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from JFK to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from STL to JFK

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and KLM, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

STL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to JFK is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 890 miles (1,433 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI).