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$298+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Columbia, MO (COU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Durham to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:20 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 5/277:16 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:00 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 4/46:00 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:00 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 4/66:30 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop4h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:28 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 6/217:16 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:45 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 8/2611:30 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/210:38 am
RDU
-
COU
2 stops11h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 4/65:00 am
COU
-
RDU
2 stops8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/23

4:28 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Columbia Regional

Wed 5/27

5:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$298
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/31

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$308

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/22

5:14 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbia Regional

Wed 8/26

8:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$388

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

9:18 am-3:58 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Columbia Regional

Sun 5/3

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$478

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Durham to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,472 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Durham?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Columbia Regional is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Durham. Booking flights from Durham to Columbia Regional (COU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Durham from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durham to Columbia, Missouri?

    Departing from Durham to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 35m. There are 764 mi between Durham and Columbia, Missouri. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Durham to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$404Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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