Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Durham is one hour ahead of St Louis and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of eight weekly St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
Leave enough time to catch your STL to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Durham (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With 79.28% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating STL to RDU flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between STL and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Rs19,116 is currently the best price for a one-way St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs37,857. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from STL to RDU, book your trip four months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from STL to RDU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to STL:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Durham in March.
Lock in your flight from St Louis Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from STL to RDU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are the start of reasons to visit.
