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$287+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Tue 7/28
Tue 8/4
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 June 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 7/186:00 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/205:19 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 9/298:00 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 10/66:15 am
COU
-
RDU
2 stops6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/1410:05 am
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 8/183:11 pm
COU
-
RDU
2 stops7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/36:55 am
RDU
-
COU
2 stops8h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 9/83:12 pm
COU
-
RDU
2 stops7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 7/94:15 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 7/135:19 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 7/113:14 pm
RDU
-
COU
2 stops9h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 7/158:00 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/26$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 8/295:09 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 9/16:15 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Mon 7/205:12 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 7/2710:49 am
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 6/256:25 pm
RDU
-
COU
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 6/285:19 pm
COU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$418

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 June 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$458
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Columbia Regional flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Columbia Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/8

7:30 am-2:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$298
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Columbia Regional

Mon 7/20

5:19 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$298

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/14

10:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/18

3:11 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$314

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

6:55 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/8

3:12 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 47m

$320

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/11

3:14 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Columbia Regional

Wed 7/15

8:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$334

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

5:09 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/1

6:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$378
Cheapest one-way

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

8:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$287

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

8:56 am-9:06 am

3 stops25h 10m

$393
Quickest one-way

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

10:59 am-2:50 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$413

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

2:36 pm-9:16 am

3 stops43h 40m

$515

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/28

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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 June.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 June 28, 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
9,899 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
11,776 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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 25m. 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 $298. United Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 June 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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