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$318+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Columbia, MO (RDU - 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
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 March 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/294:48 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:06 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$318
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 3/19. 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 5/235:07 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 5/275:00 am
COU
-
RDU
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$404
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
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.
Wed 4/224:48 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 5/35:21 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$472
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:07 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1011:30 am
COU
-
RDU
2 stops21h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$504

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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 March 22, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$318
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Average price

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/29

9:18 am-3:58 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Columbia Regional

Sat 5/2

10:16 am-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$329

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/23

5:07 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Columbia Regional

Wed 5/27

5:00 am-2:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$404
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

4:48 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Columbia Regional

Sun 5/3

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$472

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

10:07 am-2:48 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Columbia Regional

Fri 4/10

11:30 am-9:32 am

2 stops21h 02m

$504

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

6:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

Columbia Regional

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-12:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$541

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/10

5:45 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 58m

Columbia Regional

Fri 5/15

12:06 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$546

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/25

6:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Columbia Regional

Sun 6/28

7:16 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$546

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-2:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Columbia Regional

Fri 5/15

5:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$552

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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 22, 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
9,455 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,455 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,489 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 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 52m. 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 $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $368. United Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$368Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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