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Among airlines operating Raleigh to St. Louis flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Raleigh and St. Louis.

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Raleigh to St. Louis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $231 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $482 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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Raleigh to St. Louis route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $144. 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 Raleigh to St. Louis 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 St. Louis are Downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 46% above the route average of $398. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to St. Louis takes 2h 09m, 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 Raleigh to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 16m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to St. Louis range from $288 to $523, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Raleigh to St. Louis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.