How long is the flight from Durham to Columbia?

A quick flight from Durham to Columbia can take about 3h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $327. Airlines will cover a distance of 188 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Durham?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Columbia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Metropolitan from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Columbia airport from Durham. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Durham to Columbia?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Columbia?

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Thu 12/253:04 pmRDU - CAE

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Mon 12/295:07 amCAE - RDU

1 stop2h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$357

Sun 12/285:30 amRDU - CAE

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Mon 12/296:00 amCAE - RDU

1 stop4h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$597

Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - CAE

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Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - RDU

1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$611

Fri 12/2610:45 amRDU - CAE

2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3010:40 amCAE - RDU

1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$624

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1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$817

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Fri 12/122:22 pmCAE - RDU

2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines

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$822

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2 stops20h 43mUnited Airlines

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Fri 1/167:35 pmRDU - CAE

1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/198:17 amCAE - RDU

1 stop3h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$327

Mon 1/125:15 amRDU - CAE

1 stop4h 17mDelta

Tue 1/135:35 amCAE - RDU

1 stop3h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$400

Sat 5/1610:34 amRDU - CAE

1 stop23h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/192:40 pmCAE - RDU

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Deal found 12/9

$477

Thu 12/253:04 pmRDU - CAE

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Mon 12/295:07 amCAE - RDU

1 stop2h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

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1 stop23h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$545

Sun 12/285:30 amRDU - CAE

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Mon 12/296:00 amCAE - RDU

1 stop4h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$597

Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - CAE

2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - RDU

1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$611

Fri 12/2610:45 amRDU - CAE

2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3010:40 amCAE - RDU

1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$624

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Thu 12/253:04 pmRDU - CAE

1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/295:07 amCAE - RDU

1 stop2h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$357

Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - CAE

2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - RDU

1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$611

Fri 12/2610:45 amRDU - CAE

2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3010:40 amCAE - RDU

1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$624

Sun 12/285:30 amRDU - CAE

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Mon 12/296:00 amCAE - RDU

1 stop4h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$597

Mon 1/125:15 amRDU - CAE

1 stop4h 17mDelta

Tue 1/135:35 amCAE - RDU

1 stop3h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$400

Mon 1/126:00 amRDU - CAE

2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/132:49 pmCAE - RDU

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Deal found 12/11

$729

Fri 1/167:35 pmRDU - CAE

1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/198:17 amCAE - RDU

1 stop3h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$327

Fri 1/166:41 pmRDU - CAE

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Mon 1/197:30 pmCAE - RDU

1 stop23h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$545

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3:04 pm-7:33 pm

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5:07 am-8:04 am

1 stop2h 57m

$357

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RDU - CAE

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Raleigh-Durham

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5:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 17m

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1 stop3h 19m

$400

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RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/16

10:34 am-9:47 am

1 stop23h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

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2:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$477

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RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

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6:41 pm-10:17 am

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Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

7:30 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$545

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RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/28

5:30 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$597

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-12:26 am

2 stops18h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/29

7:37 pm-9:39 am

1 stop14h 02m

$611

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/26

10:45 am-12:26 am

2 stops13h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

10:40 am-9:39 am

1 stop22h 59m

$624

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Columbia (average of $54). Flying from Durham to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 DU8 to CAE?

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to Columbia at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Durham?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Columbia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Metropolitan from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Columbia airport from Durham. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from Durham to Columbia?
A quick flight from Durham to Columbia can take about 3h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $327. Airlines will cover a distance of 188 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durham to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Columbia?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Columbia (average of $54). Flying from Durham to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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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