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$53+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus

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RDU — CMH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sun 2/228:39 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/3$98
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/711:59 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sun 3/88:39 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$101
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Thu 3/128:39 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/3$111
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:59 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sat 2/283:44 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1910:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sun 3/228:39 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/2$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:54 am
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/2211:17 am
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2610:47 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/111:17 am
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:50 pm
RDU
-
CMH
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:19 am
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop4h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:55 pm
RDU
-
CMH
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:17 am
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop12h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:10 am
RDU
-
CMH
1 stop4h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/143:44 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$136

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus (C01). 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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$101
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$53
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$212
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RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

11:59 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

8:39 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$101

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

11:59 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

3:44 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$115

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/19

10:47 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sun 3/22

8:39 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$117

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

6:10 am-10:32 am

1 stop28h 22m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

3:44 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$126

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

6:50 pm-9:59 am

1 stop15h 09m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

8:39 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$126

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:55 pm-10:32 am

1 stop15h 37m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-12:10 am

1 stop12h 53m

$130

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

11:59 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

9:15 am-8:58 am

1 stop23h 43m

$137

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

9:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Columbus

Sat 3/7

3:44 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$147

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

6:25 am-10:44 am

2 stops28h 19m

Columbus

Tue 3/10

1:07 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$150

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

11:59 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Tue 2/24

5:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$158

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Columbus may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus (average of $77). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Columbus, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Columbus?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Columbus. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Columbus in 1h 28m. Fly via Breeze Airways to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Columbus are separated by a distance of 362 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Columbus round-trip from $102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $138, and United Airlines, from $158. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Columbus for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Columbus are Breeze Airways ($54), Frontier ($66), and Southwest ($78).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $49. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Columbus) can be booked for $101 on average, our data indicates $191 when flying from Raleigh to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus (average of $77). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Columbus. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$102Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$186Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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