STL - RDU

$65 Find Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Raleigh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from St. Louis to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$134
Overall average: $384
Frontier
Tue 4/7Tue 4/14
STL - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$335
Typical prices: $328-$467
Southwest
Tue 4/7Wed 4/15
STL - RDU • Non-stop
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Avoid peak hours at STL for smoother security.
Use RDU Taxi for reliable curbside pickup.
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Cheapest • Avg $221 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 3h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Raleigh (STL-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Raleigh

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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11:21 am - 3:02 pm
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26h 41m
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4:00 pm - 6:50 am
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15h 50m
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$134Frontier
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
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6:29 pm - 8:46 am
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13h 17m
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3:57 pm - 10:30 am
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19h 33m
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$139Frontier
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2
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11:21 am - 8:27 am
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20h 06m
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6:00 am - 5:34 pm
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12h 34m
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$142Frontier
Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Mar 26
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11:27 am - 11:38 pm
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11h 11m
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6:00 am - 10:31 am
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5h 31m
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$145Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:29 pm - 8:46 am
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13h 17m
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4:00 pm - 6:50 am
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15h 50m
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$146Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 2
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11:27 am - 12:11 am
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11h 44m
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6:00 am - 5:34 pm
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12h 34m
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$148Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:29 pm - 8:46 am
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13h 17m
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4:00 pm - 6:50 am
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15h 50m
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$154Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 2
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11:27 am - 3:02 pm
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26h 35m
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6:00 am - 5:34 pm
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12h 34m
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$156Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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8:23 pm - 8:23 am
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11h 00m
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11:53 am - 11:19 pm
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12h 26m
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$159Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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8:23 pm - 8:23 am
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11h 00m
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11:53 am - 11:19 pm
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12h 26m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from St. Louis to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from St. Louis to Raleigh, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Raleigh, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from St. Louis to Raleigh is October, where tickets cost $330 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $581 and $457 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from St. Louis to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $350 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from St. Louis to Raleigh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Raleigh

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from St. Louis to Raleigh

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh was $65 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Raleigh?

    A passport is not required to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from Lambert-St Louis. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between St. Louis and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from St. Louis to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from St. Louis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from St. Louis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from St. Louis to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $410 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Lambert-St Louis

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from St. Louis to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from St. Louis to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from St. Louis to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4311 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

8.0 ExcellentNick, Mar 2026
BOS - MDW
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WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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