Southwest Airlines to Provide New, Nonstop Service from JAX to St. Louis and Washington D.C.  

From www.flyjacksonville.com – Southwest Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) beginning March 11, 2021.  

Daily flights to St. Louis will depart JAX at 1:35 p.m. EST and arrive at approximately 2:55 p.m. CST. Flights from St. Louis will depart at 3:50 p.m. CST and arrive in JAX at 6:45 p.m. EST.  

“Service between Jacksonville and St. Louis will connect two cities with strong business ties,” Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) CEO Mark VanLoh said. “While nonstop flights to our nation’s capital are good for both business and leisure travelers.”  

VanLoh said airport staff often meet with airlines to discuss potential new route opportunities and that St. Louis was frequently discussed with Southwest.

“We pitched St. Louis for a long time,” he said. “It is a great Midwest hub for Southwest with incredible connecting opportunities.”  

Daily flights to JAX will depart Washington D.C. at 1:55 p.m. EST and arrive at 4:00 p.m. EST. Flights will depart JAX at 3:00 p.m. EST and arrive in Washington D.C. at 4:55 p.m. EST.  

Starting flight schedules to St. Louis and Washington D.C. will vary on Saturdays and arrival/departure times will change mid-April.  

Once these routes start, Southwest will provide service to nine destinations in their network from JAX. For fares, reservations, comprehensive flight schedules and more information, visit www.southwest.com.