Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport.
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Durham.
Flights from RDU to STL start from 07:15 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RDU to STL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering St Louis (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for RDU to STL flights, with 81.7% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RDU and STL include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the departures from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Reserve a hotel near STL if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from St Louis Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport. July is the busiest month to head to St Louis. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to St Louis Airport for July if you want to go to St Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to STL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen St Louis. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 370 kilometres east of St Louis. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are the start of reasons to visit.
