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Cheapest round-trip
$87
Overall average: $183
Breeze Airways
Thu 1/8Thu 1/15
CMH - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $149-$324
Frontier
Mon 12/8
CMH - RDU • 1 stop
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Breeze Airways
Cheapest • from $87 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Raleigh (CMH-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Raleigh

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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8:39 am - 10:07 amCMH-RDU
1h 28mnonstop
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10:47 am - 12:15 pmRDU-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$87Breeze Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Breeze Airways Logo
8:39 am - 10:07 amCMH-RDU
1h 28mnonstop
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10:47 am - 12:15 pmRDU-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$88Breeze Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Breeze Airways Logo
8:39 am - 10:07 amCMH-RDU
1h 28mnonstop
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10:47 am - 12:15 pmRDU-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$92Breeze Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Breeze Airways Logo
9:08 am - 10:30 amCMH-RDU
1h 22mnonstop
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11:10 am - 12:37 pmRDU-CMH
1h 27mnonstop
$107Breeze Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 13
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4:30 pm - 11:04 pmCMH-RDU
6h 34m1 stop
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11:10 am - 12:37 pmRDU-CMH
1h 27mnonstop
$111Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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3:33 pm - 7:53 amCMH-RDU
16h 20m1 stop
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10:47 am - 12:15 pmRDU-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$117Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14
Frontier Logo
12:03 pm - 12:12 amCMH-RDU
12h 09m1 stop
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8:19 pm - 2:57 pmRDU-CMH
18h 38m1 stop
$133Frontier
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 18
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12:36 pm - 12:12 amCMH-RDU
11h 36m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 4:40 pmRDU-CMH
27h 15m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 10:32 amCMH-RDU
4h 20m1 stop
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9:48 am - 2:37 pmRDU-CMH
4h 49m1 stop
$180American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 7:30 pmCMH-RDU
6h 45m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:40 pmRDU-CMH
4h 55m1 stop
$208Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Columbus to Raleigh, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Raleigh is February, where tickets cost $120 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $287 and $246 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $206, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$42
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Raleigh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Raleigh was $42 for a one-way ticket and $87 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Raleigh?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Raleigh?

    Columbus and Raleigh are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Columbus from Columbus and will be arriving at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Raleigh?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Raleigh?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Raleigh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Raleigh?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Columbus to Raleigh on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Raleigh, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Raleigh are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $163 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $61 or less one-way and $157 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Raleigh-Durham.
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Direct departures

Columbus to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Columbus

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 221 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.3Boarding
6.7Food
6.6Entertainment
8.7Crew
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Ridiculous to have to pay for carry on and to pick seats

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025BDL - MYR
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Ridiculous to have to pay for carry on and to pick seats

We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

First time flying Breeze everything went smoothly. Left early and arrived early to our destination. Definitely will be flying again with them!😊

Great! Only problem is we can’t use the northbound flight on this route as it arrives much too late and is not non-stop.

Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

Your feedback should include a "not applicable" button. There was no food, nor entertainment on our flight. Also, a snack on a short flight will be nice to have

Boarding at BDL gate 24 was confused, but balanced out by friendly, responsive gate attendants. The crew were friendly and made for a straightforward flight. Seats were fine, but the aircraft needs to go in for cabin maintenance. The air nozzles overhead were all loose and could not be closed or adjusted.

Head rest did not move, very uncomfortable. Staff was great. There was no entertainment, would be nice not to have to pay for snack.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Most things were ok but the main problem was the cabin staff; they were very abrupt and not very friendly. They were busy and often rushed, snatching drinks off people before finished and bossing them about.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

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