How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Departing from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 764 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $394 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $571). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to COU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Columbia?

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Round-trip from	$404 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$810

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Tue 10/215:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/251:49 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$404

Sat 10/185:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/256:01 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$406

Sat 10/46:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/72:52 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$462

Wed 10/15:13 amRDU - COU

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:24 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$493

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Tue 10/215:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/251:49 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$404

Sat 10/46:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/72:52 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$462

Sat 10/185:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/256:01 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$406

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Wed 10/15:13 amRDU - COU

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:24 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$493

Sat 10/46:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/72:52 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$462

Sat 10/185:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/256:01 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$406

Tue 10/215:55 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/251:49 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$404

One-way flights from Raleigh to Columbia
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Sun 10/125:27 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$443

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RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/21

5:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/25

1:49 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$404

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

5:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/25

6:01 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 41m

$406

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

2:52 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop25h 14m

$462

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

5:27 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$443

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?
Departing from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 764 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $394 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $571). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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