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$268+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Sep 11 — Sep 181
Fri 9/11
Fri 9/18
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 August 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/116:25 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Mon 9/146:15 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 8/9$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/38:06 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Tue 9/811:20 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Deal found 8/7$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/25:01 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Fri 10/911:15 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 8/11$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/106:00 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Wed 9/166:15 am -
2 stops8h 43m
Deal found 8/11$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/16:00 am -
2 stops9h 38m
Thu 10/811:15 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 8/11$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/97:00 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Wed 9/163:12 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 8/10$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/1311:40 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Sun 8/167:10 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 8/7$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/258:06 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Sat 8/296:15 am -
1 stop7h 02m
Deal found 8/10$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/246:00 am -
1 stop4h 56m
Sun 9/277:11 am -
1 stop3h 48m
Deal found 8/7$422

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 August 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$503
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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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/11

6:25 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 14m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/14

6:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$308

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

8:06 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$308

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops9h 38m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/7

6:15 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$314

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Columbia Regional

Wed 9/16

6:15 am-3:58 pm

2 stops8h 43m

$319
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/13

6:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 48m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/16

8:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$388
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$268

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/21

11:24 am-9:37 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$300

RaleighColumbia

RDU Raleigh-Durham - COU Columbia Regional

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$424

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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 August.
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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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 August 12, 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
10,111 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,911 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible

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 14m. 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 $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 August 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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