
Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Raleigh-durham to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2027-01-02
RDU - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6

2027-01-03
RDU - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6

2027-01-04
RDU - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6

Raleigh-durham to Columbus flight facts
Distance
362 mi
582 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbus is in the same time zone as Raleigh-durham.
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Raleigh-durham - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Raleigh-durham - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Wilmington - Columbus · Wilmington is 122 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Florence - Columbus · Florence is 128 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Charlotte - Columbus · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Raleigh-durham - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus
Selected hotels for your next stay

Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159

Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Raleigh-durham to Columbus depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Raleigh-durham to Columbus.
Raleigh-durham and Columbus are about 362 miles (582 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 362-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is in the same time zone as Raleigh-durham.
Departures from Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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