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Among airlines operating St. Louis to Raleigh flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Raleigh.

Flights from St. Louis to Raleigh usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $220 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $466 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the St. Louis to Raleigh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Raleigh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and Crabtree Valley Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 10:01 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:41 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $401. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Raleigh takes 1h 51m, covering 666 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from St. Louis to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 08m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Raleigh range from $292 to $492, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $292 counts as a good deal.