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

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188 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 17m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 3h 56m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 2m ACAVAZ → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 21m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 4h 46m AFDLLY → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 4h 56m AAAMDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 5h 8m AAAMAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 28m AAASCX → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 6h 13m AAMX → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) 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
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLT ~3h 17m ATL ~3h 24m DCA ~3h 56m IAD ~4h 2m CLE ~4h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
699
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
63%
Return
CAE → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CAE delays →
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from CAE to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.