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$362+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — COU
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$404
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$362
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$474
From Raleigh-Durham to Columbia Regional
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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 August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 12/163:51 pmRDU - COU
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/65:54 amCOU - RDU
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/41:11 pmRDU - COU
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/78:00 amCOU - RDU
1 stop12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 10/179:25 amRDU - COU
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/195:28 pmCOU - RDU
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/26:15 amRDU - COU
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/98:00 amCOU - RDU
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/43:36 pmRDU - COU
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:01 amCOU - RDU
2 stops7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/285:25 amRDU - COU
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:15 amCOU - RDU
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/46:22 amRDU - COU
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/116:24 amCOU - RDU
2 stops6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$547

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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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbia that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

3:51 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Columbia Regional

Tue 1/6

5:54 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$404

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

1:11 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

2:52 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$467

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/7

3:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbia Regional

Sun 11/9

6:47 am-12:41 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$474

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/17

9:25 am-1:19 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/19

5:28 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 50m

$474

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/2

6:15 am-9:27 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Columbia Regional

Thu 10/9

8:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop25h 26m

$475

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

8:51 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

6:01 am-2:08 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$480

RaleighColumbia

RDU - COU

RDUCOU

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/20

6:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$362

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Deals found on 8/17

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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 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.

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 7h 27m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $394 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 29% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Raleigh to Columbia

Discover the top airline 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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