District of Columbia

$115+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to District of Columbia

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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$204
(Southwest)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to District of Columbia.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:00 amSTL - DCA
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/122:58 pmDCA - STL
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:10 amSTL - DCA
2 stops5h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/48:00 amDCA - STL
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:20 amSTL - IAD
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sat 11/86:10 amIAD - STL
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:30 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/77:25 amDCA - STL
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:17 amSTL - IAD
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/266:30 amIAD - STL
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:40 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Tue 10/77:00 amDCA - STL
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/122:52 pmSTL - IAD
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Sat 7/196:10 amIAD - STL
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:20 amSTL - IAD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 8/205:45 amIAD - STL
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$257
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:29 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Fri 8/81:00 pmDCA - STL
1 stop21h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/175:27 amSTL - IAD
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/204:36 pmIAD - STL
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:55 pmSTL - IAD
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:58 amIAD - STL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$306

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/30

7:20 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/3

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$204

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - IAD

STLIAD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

7:20 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

$208

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/1

5:30 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

7:25 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$213

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - IAD

STLIAD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

9:17 am-3:52 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

6:30 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 19m

$213

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

6:02 am-9:03 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

7:51 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$214

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - IAD

STLIAD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/12

2:52 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/19

6:10 am-1:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$226

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

5:11 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$233

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - IAD

STLIAD

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

7:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

$257

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/1

7:29 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/8

1:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop21h 11m

$261

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - IAD

STLIAD

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/17

5:27 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

4:36 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$271

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from St. Louis to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to District of Columbia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to District of Columbia flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia are American Airlines ($115), United Airlines ($115), and Southwest ($120).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay $353, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $147. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from St. Louis to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from St. Louis to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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