United States · 718 miles (1,155 km)

Washington (DCA) to Saint Louis (STL) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Saint Louis (STL): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 718 miles (1,155 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Pittsburgh and Cleveland and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to STL

Book DCA to STL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to STL with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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DCA to STL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to STL?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Saint Louis (STL).

How far is Washington from Saint Louis by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Saint Louis (STL) are 718 miles (1,155 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to STL award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DCA to STL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to STL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Washington and Saint Louis?

The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Pittsburgh (PIT), Cleveland (CLE), Nashville (BNA) and Detroit (DTW). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Columbus.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.