Raleigh/Durham to Columbia (RDU–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
188 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 2m AABAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 3h 47m ACAVAZ → CMEJASN Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 3h 57m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 29m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 4h 47m AFDLLY → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 38m AAASCX → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 5h 39m AAAMAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 50m AAAMDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 32m AAASCX → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
188 mi 0h 59m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CLT ~3h 2m ATL ~3h 19m IAD ~3h 47m DCA ~3h 57m PHL ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
653
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CAE
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAE → RDU
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric RDU→CAE GSO→CAE
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 87% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
188 mi / 303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance188 mi / 303 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 188 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CAE to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to CAE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CAE is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 188 miles (303 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).