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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $338-$468
American Airlines
Sat 11/24Tue 11/27
RDU - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$203
Typical prices: $293-$586
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/20
RDU - COU • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $395 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Columbia (RDU-COU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 10:04 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:07 amCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$308American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 10:04 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:07 amCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$323American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:39 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:49 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 10:04 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:07 amCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:39 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
4h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 1:59 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$328American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 9:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:13 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:56 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:51 pm - 11:51 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$338American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
5:44 pm - 10:08 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
5h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 6:30 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$343American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:56 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 1:21 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$343American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:38 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-COU Columbia Regional
9h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:28 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United 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 $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $338 to $468. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Columbia?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 58% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Raleigh to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$203
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Raleigh to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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 Regional (COU).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Raleigh to Columbia.

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

    One-stop flights from Raleigh to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 82% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections 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 44%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $354 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $632: a $278 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 4h 34m and 6h 17m 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.

  • Have flight prices from Raleigh to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $1,098. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Raleigh to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 7% below 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 4h 34m, compared with 5h 23m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Raleigh and Columbia?

    Columbia is 1 hour behind Raleigh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

    Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Columbia range from $338 to $468, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Raleigh to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $354 - about $278 less than Monday (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Columbia trip for February. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $402 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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