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Cheapest round-trip
$241
Typical prices: $305-$502
American Airlines
Mon 11/26Mon 12/3
DCA - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$252
Typical prices: $306-$502
American Airlines
Mon 11/19Thu 11/22
DCA - STL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 33m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $176 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to St. Louis (DCA-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reagan-National to St. Louis

Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 10:32 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 10:12 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 10mnonstop
$241American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 3:17 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:54 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 54m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$241American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 5:10 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 10:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 55mnonstop
$241Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 9:55 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 10:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 15m1 stop Kansas City
$241Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 12:51 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 01m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 6:46 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 06mnonstop
$241American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 6:00 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 05m1 stop Columbus
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 6:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 55mnonstop
$241Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:47 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 1:29 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 04mnonstop
$241American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 7:14 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:40 am - 12:59 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 29
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 9:49 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 8:39 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$251Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 9:49 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:58 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$251Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis typically range from $305 to $502. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $241, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis at $309 round-trip.
•July ($412) and March ($411) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 60% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to St. Louis

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis

When to book flights from Reagan-National to St. Louis

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Your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:58 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:03 pm and lands at 10:36 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 33m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis takes 2h 33m, covering 717 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis range from $305 to $502, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 89% above the $369 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $176 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $369 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,764. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $330 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $438, a difference of $108.

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

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and St. Louis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 41m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and St. Louis?

    St. Louis is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights:

    • Southwest: 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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights?

    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
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $330, about $108 less than Sunday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 60% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to St. Louis trip for January. Fares historically average $309 round-trip in that month - typically $103 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $176 round-trip on this route - about $192 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to St. Louis?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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