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Flights from Raleigh to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 47m door to door (108 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 47m
Raleigh to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey2h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
RDU Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon10:15 RDU11:19 ATL0h 56m connection12:15 ATL13:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
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RDU Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat17:30 RDU18:11 CLT2h 19m connection20:30 CLT20:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 295 km183 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Raleigh
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- RDU → CAE
Flights from Raleigh to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 295 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Columbia?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
