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$46+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus

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RDU — CMH
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Columbus are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 (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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$89
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$307
From Raleigh-Durham to Columbus
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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 April 17, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:21 amRDU - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mBreeze Airways
Sun 5/119:20 amCMH - RDU
Nonstop1h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/17$102
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:45 amRDU - CMH
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:20 amCMH - RDU
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/15:55 amRDU - CMH
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Sun 6/86:13 pmCMH - RDU
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/17$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/88:50 amRDU - CMH
2 stops24h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:55 amCMH - RDU
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/165:55 pmRDU - CMH
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/236:19 pmCMH - RDU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:00 amRDU - CMH
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Sat 5/2412:51 pmCMH - RDU
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:35 amRDU - CMH
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 6/1010:00 amCMH - RDU
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/16:30 amRDU - CMH
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/54:15 pmCMH - RDU
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$337

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Columbus that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

11:21 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Columbus

Sun 5/11

9:20 am-10:41 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$102

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

11:45 am-8:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Columbus

Sun 5/4

9:20 am-10:41 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$153

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

5:55 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 56m

Columbus

Sun 6/8

6:13 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 07m

$177

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

8:50 am-8:50 am

2 stops24h 00m

Columbus

Sun 5/11

9:55 am-9:12 am

1 stop23h 17m

$199

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Columbus

Fri 5/23

6:19 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$209

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop24h 25m

Columbus

Sat 5/24

12:51 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$221

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 20m

Columbus

Tue 6/10

10:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$241

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

6:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

4:15 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$337

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

11:21 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$46

RaleighColumbus

RDU - CMH

RDUCMH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

8:47 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop20h 22m

$87

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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

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 April 11, 2025.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 April 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Columbus flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 6 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.

  • 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 $177, and Frontier, from $191. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Columbus for 63% 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 United Airlines ($89), Breeze Airways ($95), and Frontier ($117).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $56. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Columbus) can be booked for $133 on average our data indicates $130 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Raleigh to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Columbus

Discover the top 6 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$95Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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