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

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Raleigh/Durham to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 182 mi 0h 34m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CUB, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CUB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLT ~3h 5m LAS ~10h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → CUB
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
CUB → RDU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU 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 · CUB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
182 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m.
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–CUB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance182 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CUB
Full nameJim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
IATA / ICAOCUB / KCUB
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation193 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CUB flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport take approximately 0h 34m. The route covers 182 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CUB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 CUB

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CUB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CUB ranges from 0 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 182 miles (292 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLT.