Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
St Louis's timezone is UTC-6, which makes St Louis one hour behind Washington DC.
You can choose from 37 weekly Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Your DCA to STL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to St Louis (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers DCA to STL flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land without delay 73.1% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DCA and STL include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to St Louis Airport (STL)
At the moment, 88 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 176 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to STL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near STL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a St Louis Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through St Louis and beyond.
Booking your ride from St Louis Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport. For a quieter experience, go to St Louis in March.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to St Louis Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DCA to STL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.