Reagan-National

$109+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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STL — DCA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Southwest)

One-way from

$113
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
From Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/287:50 amSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:55 amDCA - STL
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sun 8/3112:20 pmDCA - STL
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/3$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 11/56:24 pmSTL - DCA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/87:45 pmDCA - STL
Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/237:29 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Sun 7/276:00 pmDCA - STL
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$271

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/28

7:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

6:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$198

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

12:20 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$208

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

7:51 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$224

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/23

7:29 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/27

6:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop16h 11m

$271

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/24

6:33 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/27

7:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$276

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/19

9:17 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$109

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

7:01 am-10:03 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$113

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/11

9:50 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$114

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/15

7:29 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$124

St. LouisWashington, D.C.

STL - DCA

STLDCA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/30

1:29 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$125

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Deals found on 7/3

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Reagan-National

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 2 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($198), Delta ($208), and American Airlines ($211) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Southwest is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from St. Louis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (80%), American Airlines (80%), Southwest( 54%).

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

    While on average a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $264, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from St. Louis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Reagan-National

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Reagan-National. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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