St. Louis

$80+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to St. Louis (STL)

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WAS — STL
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in August or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lambert-St Louis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lambert-St Louis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lambert-St Louis.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 6/122:08 pmBWI - STL
1 stop26h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/164:17 pmSTL - BWI
2 stops13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:12 pmBWI - STL
1 stop16h 47mFrontier
Mon 5/125:45 pmSTL - BWI
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:21 pmBWI - STL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1010:10 amSTL - BWI
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:26 pmIAD - STL
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Sat 5/105:45 pmSTL - IAD
1 stop21h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/17:00 amDCA - STL
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Fri 5/26:53 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop16h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/283:40 pmIAD - STL
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/318:05 amSTL - IAD
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/226:05 amDCA - STL
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 5/258:00 pmSTL - DCA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/298:15 amDCA - STL
Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/31:38 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 4/206:00 amDCA - STL
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Sat 4/2612:47 pmSTL - DCA
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/3$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/2811:19 amBWI - STL
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/295:00 amSTL - BWI
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$227
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:23 pmBWI - STL
1 stop24h 06mSun Country Air
Sun 9/217:34 amSTL - BWI
1 stop8h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/4$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/16:00 amIAD - STL
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Fri 5/27:01 pmSTL - IAD
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/4$249

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

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

2:08 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop26h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/16

4:17 pm-7:10 am

2 stops13h 53m

$195

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

6:12 pm-9:59 am

1 stop16h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/12

5:45 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$200

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/3

9:21 pm-12:06 am

1 stop27h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/10

10:10 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$208

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

IAD - STL

IADSTL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

5:26 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/10

5:45 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$210

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

DCA - STL

DCASTL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/2

6:53 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$210

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

IAD - STL

IADSTL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

8:40 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/1

5:27 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 03m

$214

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

DCA - STL

DCASTL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/22

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/25

8:00 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$214

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

DCA - STL

DCASTL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

8:15 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/3

1:38 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$223

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

DCA - STL

DCASTL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/25

5:37 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$224

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

11:19 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/29

5:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 13m

$227

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis in April.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-St. Louis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to St. Louis trip
Airports
DCA

For a stress-free departure from DCA, use the Metro's Yellow or Blue lines for easy access. It's affordable and avoids traffic hassles.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
STL

Use the MetroLink light rail for a convenient and economical trip from STL to downtown St. Louis, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about STLby Taryn White
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Expert on DCA

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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Taryn White

Taryn White

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 WAS to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to STL are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, 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 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Washington, D.C.?

    Lambert-St Louis (STL), located 12.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. 5 airlines have flights to Lambert-St Louis from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lambert-St Louis should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to St. Louis flight route?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $195 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $200 and $214 round-trip. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. United Airlines flights start at $86 while deals on American Airlines start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis?

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis is $88. On average you can expect to pay $274. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lambert-St Louis), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to St. Louis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis 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 Washington, D.C. to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Washington, D.C. to St. Louis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis. 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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