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

Departing from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 764 mi.

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 $394. United Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri as you normally would.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

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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.

$268+ Flights from Raleigh to Columbia, MO

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$268 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	December

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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 enero 8, 2026.

mié. 1/216:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/2511:17 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$268

jue. 1/226:18 amRDU - COU

2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/268:09 amCOU - RDU

2 stops9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$279

sáb. 1/241:29 pmRDU - COU

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$333

vie. 1/236:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$338

jue. 5/710:07 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

dom. 5/108:00 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$436

vie. 9/46:15 pmRDU - COU

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/77:00 amCOU - RDU

1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$474

Best flights from Raleigh to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated enero 8, 2026.

jue. 1/226:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/263:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$268

mié. 1/216:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/2511:17 amCOU - RDU

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$268

sáb. 1/246:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$333

vie. 1/236:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$338

Last-minute flights from Raleigh to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Columbia. Data last updated enero 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

jue. 1/226:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/263:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$268

vie. 1/236:15 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$338

sáb. 1/241:29 pmRDU - COU

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/273:10 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$333

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 1/22

6:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Regional

lun. 1/26

3:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$268

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/21

6:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Regional

dom. 1/25

11:17 am-5:04 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$268

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 1/24

6:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Regional

mar. 1/27

3:10 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$333

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/23

6:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Regional

mar. 1/27

3:10 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$338

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Deals found on 1/7

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?
Departing from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 764 mi.
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 $394. United Airlines is currently priced 53% 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$394	Average$509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$268+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Columbia, MO (RDU - COU)

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