Raleigh/Durham to Columbus (RDU–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 362 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 5 | BCS3 | 1h27 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→CMH | GSO→CMH | ROA→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 0h 55m | 0h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to CMH
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to CMH is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 362 miles (582 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).