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$219+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Columbia (RDU - CAE)

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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CAE
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Tue 10/29
Tue 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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RDU - CAE
Oct 29 - Nov 5

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbia (CAE). 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 October 24, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(American Airlines)
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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 October 24, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sun 12/811:45 amRDU - CAE
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/157:50 amCAE - RDU
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/24$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/237:55 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop23h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/296:00 amCAE - RDU
1 stop12h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/76:43 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Mon 11/1112:22 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/23$558

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Raleigh-DurhamColumbia Metropolitan

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/8

1 stop7h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/15

1 stop7h 25m

$465

Raleigh-DurhamColumbia Metropolitan

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/23

1 stop23h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/29

1 stop12h 56m

$547

Raleigh-DurhamColumbia Metropolitan

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/7

1 stop5h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/11

1 stop3h 42m

$558

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Deals found on 10/24

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Columbia 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia (average of $326). Flying from Raleigh to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

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 October 24, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Columbia for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Columbia for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $465, but on average you can expect to pay $523.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Raleigh to Columbia for under $700?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Raleigh to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $465, American Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $547 and $558, respectively.

  • What does RDU to CAE mean?

    This is defined as Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Codes like Columbia Metropolitan Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Raleigh to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/24.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbia (average of $326). Flying from Raleigh to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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

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American AirlinesCheapest$455Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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