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$64+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Raleigh (STL - RDU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — RDU
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in October or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(Priceline)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less
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From Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3112:12 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Tue 2/32:54 pmRDU - STL
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3112:12 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Mon 2/23:44 pmRDU - STL
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:17 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Tue 2/179:25 pmRDU - STL
1 stop26h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/711:00 amSTL - RDU
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Sat 2/143:35 pmRDU - STL
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:22 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop26h 48mFrontier
Sat 2/143:35 pmRDU - STL
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:17 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Fri 2/136:54 pmRDU - STL
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/15:42 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Sat 2/78:16 pmRDU - STL
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:17 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Sun 2/154:30 pmRDU - STL
1 stop15h 21mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/103:49 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop21h 09mFrontier
Fri 2/136:54 pmRDU - STL
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/15:42 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Tue 2/32:54 pmRDU - STL
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:42 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/136:54 pmRDU - STL
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:42 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/154:30 pmRDU - STL
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$179

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Raleigh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Raleigh that are best for you.

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St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/9

8:22 pm-12:10 am

1 stop26h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$154

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

5:42 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

8:16 pm-8:04 am

1 stop12h 48m

$159

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

5:42 pm-9:05 am

1 stop14h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$198

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

11:18 am-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

9:56 pm-9:21 am

1 stop12h 25m

$210

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/13

10:11 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

4:30 pm-6:51 am

1 stop15h 21m

$272

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/21

1:58 pm-8:42 am

2 stops17h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/28

8:10 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 21m

$289

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

3:37 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

6:11 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$301

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/30

7:03 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/30

7:20 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 14m

$301

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/11

3:49 pm-7:52 am

1 stop15h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

6:45 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 06m

$311

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

11:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$319

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Raleigh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Raleigh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis to Raleigh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh (average of $135). Flying from St. Louis to Raleigh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $250). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 11, 2026.

When flying from St. Louis to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Raleigh?

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Raleigh flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your St. Louis to Raleigh trip
Airports
STL

Expect security screening at STL to take 5-10 minutes during off-peak times. Check real-time wait times online before heading to the airport.

Read more about STLBy Taryn White
RDU

At RDU, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are available at pre-arranged zones for convenient city access.

Read more about RDUBy John Walton
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John Walton

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Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Raleigh. Reviews last updated January 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from St. Louis to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Booking a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is your only option if you wish to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 1h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Raleigh flight route?

    The Lambert-St Louis to Raleigh-Durham flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Departing from St. Louis to Raleigh will take you 26h 48m. There are 666 mi between St. Louis and Raleigh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Raleigh round-trip?

    Frontier, at $132, was found to be the cheapest airline from St. Louis to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Raleigh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $113 and $127 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $464 for a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $337 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $169.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Raleigh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Raleigh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Raleigh (average of $135). Flying from St. Louis to Raleigh in February is currently the most expensive (average of $250). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Raleigh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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