Raleigh/Durham to St Louis (RDU–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h-2h10 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→STL | GSO→STL | USA→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 1h 46m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to STL
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to STL is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 666 miles (1,072 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).