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$253+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Columbia, MO (RDU - COU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Columbia
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 July 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/75:35 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 9/144:51 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/85:35 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:51 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/75:12 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 8/103:25 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/292:20 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 7/298:05 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:15 am
COU
-
RDU
2 stops6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/136:25 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:15 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 12/58:00 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 12/95:00 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$388

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbia (COU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$388
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/15

4:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$309

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/8

5:12 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Regional

Wed 8/12

3:11 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$344
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/13

6:25 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 49m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$382

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

8:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Columbia Regional

Wed 12/9

5:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

$388
Cheapest one-way

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/13

6:14 pm-10:39 am

3 stops41h 25m

$253
Quickest one-way

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/13

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$263

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

6:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 46m

$269

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$305

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Columbia

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri flights typically cost between $386 and $568 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $308 on American Airlines (Sep 7-Sep 14).

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 July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Departing from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 764 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $298. United Airlines is currently priced 44% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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