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

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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CMH
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/110:55 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/307:26 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/8$88
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2011:16 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/239:08 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/6$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:14 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sun 9/139:09 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 9/194:59 pm
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/237:26 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/8$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1410:55 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/211:02 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/149:53 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/197:26 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/8$133
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:50 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/239:08 am
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/16:15 am
RDU
-
CMH
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/307:26 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:50 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/45:44 pm
CMH
-
RDU
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:15 am
RDU
-
CMH
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/211:02 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$148
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:16 am
RDU
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/106:50 pm
CMH
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/7$153

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus (CMH). 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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$211 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Columbus 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/21

10:55 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Columbus

Sun 7/26

9:08 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$168

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/20

9:50 am-11:17 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Columbus

Thu 7/23

9:08 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$178

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/4

9:50 am-11:17 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

6:50 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$238

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/28

5:32 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 25m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

6:57 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$247

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/19

9:50 am-11:17 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Columbus

Mon 6/22

6:50 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$263

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/24

5:20 am-9:07 am

1 stop3h 47m

Columbus

Fri 6/26

6:51 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$269

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/21

5:33 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 54m

Columbus

Wed 6/24

8:08 am-12:44 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$280

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

6:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

3:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$287

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/27

7:50 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbus

Sat 7/11

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$293

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Columbus

Thu 7/9

9:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$317

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Columbus

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 Columbus in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Columbus Airport

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

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus Airport (average of $208). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 time of day to fly from RDU to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Columbus Airport?

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 June 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Raleigh to Columbus Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,397 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,808 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,636 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Columbus, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to Columbus from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbus Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Columbus Airport in 1h 27m. Fly via Breeze Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Raleigh to Columbus Airport is about 362 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Columbus Airport is Breeze Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $99 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $119 and $174 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Columbus Airport for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $72 and $78, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Columbus Airport?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Columbus Airport is generally $232, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $64. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Columbus), you can expect to pay $88 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus Airport (average of $208). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$99Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$119Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$186Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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