Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Columbia?

Flights from Raleigh to Columbia usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Columbia?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Columbia: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Columbia pass through?

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Columbia most commonly pass through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 64% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Columbia?

On the Raleigh to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $521 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $546: a $25 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Raleigh to Columbia?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 20m and 3h 37m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Columbia?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Columbia?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 3h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: · Alamo · Thrifty · Dollar · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Columbia range from $366 to $546, with an average of $534 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbia?

Delta ($357) and American Airlines ($435) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Columbia?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Raleigh to Columbia route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Columbia?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $402. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Raleigh to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Raleigh to Columbia layovers at 127 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 am - 9:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:27 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$357Delta

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

9:16 am - 2:03 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:00 am - 12:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$357American Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

3:21 pm - 9:23 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 8:52 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$377Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

3:13 pm - 8:08 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:19 pm - 12:28 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$377Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

3:13 pm - 8:08 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:19 pm - 12:28 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$387Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

1:56 pm - 4:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 8:14 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$397American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

3:13 pm - 8:08 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:19 pm - 12:28 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$397Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

7:25 am - 10:43 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:59 pm - 6:52 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$417Delta

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

1:56 pm - 7:08 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:18 am - 1:06 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$435American Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

5:02 am - 10:33 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:59 pm - 11:57 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$440American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

8:13 am - 12:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:51 pm - 6:35 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$795American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3

10:17 am - 1:24 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:46 pm - 4:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$840American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

8:13 am - 12:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:51 pm - 6:35 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$840American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

11:53 am - 9:47 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

21h 54m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:56 pm - 9:34 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$844United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

5:04 pm - 11:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

18h 07m1 stop Newark

7:54 pm - 9:34 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$871United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:55 am - 9:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

14h 33m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:54 pm - 9:34 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$876United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

11:53 am - 9:47 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

21h 54m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 10:51 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 57m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$889United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

3:19 pm - 11:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

19h 52m1 stop Newark

2:56 pm - 11:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$891United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

6:55 am - 9:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

14h 33m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:56 pm - 11:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$896United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6

5:04 pm - 11:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

18h 07m1 stop Newark

6:25 am - 11:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$906United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Columbia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Columbia?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Columbia start at $357. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $366 to $546. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357 on Delta.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Columbia?
Flights from Raleigh to Columbia usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Columbia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Columbia pass through?
Connecting flights from Raleigh to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Columbia?
On the Raleigh to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $521 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $546: a $25 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Raleigh to Columbia?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 20m and 3h 37m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Columbia?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Columbia?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 3h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Columbia range from $366 to $546, with an average of $534 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $521 - about $25 less than Friday (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Columbia trip for November. Fares historically average $250 round-trip in that month - typically $296 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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