Raleigh/Durham to Columbus (RDU–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX209
MX Breeze
BCS3
10:47 AM
EDT T1
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX330
MX Breeze
BCS3
11:59 AM
EDT T1
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX208
MX Breeze
223
8:39 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX331
MX Breeze
E90
3:44 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Columbus
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 362 mi 1h 28m nonstop 84 1-stop hubs

RDU–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 362 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 BCS3 1h28 76%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 76% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to CMH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CMH.
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One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,194
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CMH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
95%
Return
CMH → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric RDU→CMH ROA→CMH ILM→CMH
Distance from RDU 120 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1 1
Flight time 1h 28m 0h 41m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
362 mi / 582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m.
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.

RDU–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance362 mi / 582 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 28m. The route covers 362 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CMH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CHO, LEX, CVG, DAY, TEB, CHS, ACY, ILM, CLE, PDK, IND, ROC, ABE, BDR, SSI, CRG, BED, FTY, ECP, AGS, HPN, SAV, MEM, SUA, MHT, MLB, APF, JAX, PBI, PSM, YUL, BCT, TMB, YYZ, FRG, OKC, PNS, MCI, EYW, VNC, BZN, CAK, VNY, SJC, SAN, ATL, DTW, IAD, BWI, MIA, CLT, BNA, EWR, DAL, ORD, SLC, DFW, LAS, STL, PHL, BOS, DCA, BDL, FLL, MCO, MSP, SFO, JFK, SEA, MDW, PIT, TPA, RSW, LGA, HOU, DEN, IAH, AUS, PHX, LAX, SRQ, SBN and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CMH

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CMH ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 362 miles (582 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).