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 $406 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri?

Flights from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $394.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to COU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Columbia, Missouri is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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?

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Round-trip from	$406 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$509

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Thu 10/236:00 amRDU - COU

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/2711:37 amCOU - RDU

1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines

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Sat 8/165:25 amRDU - COU

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Sat 8/235:09 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

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Wed 7/97:14 amRDU - COU

1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines

Mon 7/145:15 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

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$493

Sat 8/165:25 amRDU - COU

1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/235:09 pmCOU - RDU

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

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Fri 8/155:25 amRDU - COU

1 stop12h 13mAmerican Airlines

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American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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American Airlines

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Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

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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 $406 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 27% 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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