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North Carolina Museum of Art
Major art museum with a broad collection from ancient to contemporary works, plus a large outdoor Museum Park. One of Raleigh’s signature cultural stops.
Flights from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 374 miles (603 km) distance in 1h 28m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 374 miles (603 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 28m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
603 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 1 flights that leave Columbus, OH for Raleigh, NC onSun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 603 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$284 Average price | $158 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC costing on average $284 (€233).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA3524 · UA2616 | 5:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h31 | 2:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4354 · AA4487 | 5:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h59 | 11:29 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA1536 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h34 | 9:34 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA1252 · UA2091 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h27 | 5:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3495 · UA4454 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 12h53 | 6:53 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA4586 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h07 | 2:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA1775 · UA2616 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h01 | 2:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4464+ AA5581 | 6:03 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h02 | 10:05 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3206 · AA2381 | 6:05 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h17 | 10:22 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4041+ AA4354 | 6:24 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h05 | 11:29 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2205 · UA4040 | 6:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 9h22 | 3:52 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3458 · UA2485 | 6:35 AM John Glenn International Airport | 9h36 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3458 · UA3631 | 6:35 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h17 | 11:52 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA466 · UA2091 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h27 | 5:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2380 · AA2400 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h28 | 1:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA466 · UA2616 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h01 | 2:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4604 · AA4497 | 8:05 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h53 | 1:58 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3416 · UA1975 | 8:19 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h24 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3416 · UA2485 | 8:19 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h52 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3572+ AA4756 | 8:20 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h31 | 12:51 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3484 · UA2091 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h27 | 5:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3484 · UA2616 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h01 | 2:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3467 · UA2485 | 9:07 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h04 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3467 · UA1975 | 9:07 AM John Glenn International Airport | 9h36 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2402+ AA5144 | 9:17 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h20 | 3:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2390+ AA5144 | 9:17 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h05 | 2:22 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4627+ AA5367 | 9:31 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h47 | 3:18 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4341 · UA2382 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 12h59 | 11:29 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4341 · UA4454 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h23 | 6:53 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4341 · UA2331 · UA1989 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h07 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4341 · UA4586 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h37 | 2:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4341 · UA2649 · UA1989 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h07 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA622 · UA2091 | 11:03 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h24 | 5:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA622 · UA1989 | 11:03 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h34 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4065 · UA2498 | 11:43 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h30 | 10:13 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5280+ AA2402 | 11:49 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h48 | 3:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379+ AA5280 | 11:49 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h50 | 5:39 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2905+ AA4764 | 1:01 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h00 | 5:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2905+ AA5590 | 1:01 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h03 | 7:04 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3596 · UA1975 | 1:11 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h32 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3596 · UA439 | 1:11 PM John Glenn International Airport | 10h19 | 11:30 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4577 · AA4518 | 1:20 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h06 | 7:26 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4518 · AA4650 | 2:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h26 | 7:26 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA493 · UA1989 | 2:19 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h18 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1492 · AA979 | 2:39 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h38 | 9:17 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4476 · UA4454 | 2:53 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h00 | 6:53 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4476 · UA2382 | 2:53 PM John Glenn International Airport | 8h36 | 11:29 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA129+ AA4950 | 3:41 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h26 | 10:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3178+ AA5134 | 4:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h56 | 9:56 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3457 · UA1989 | 4:20 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h17 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5073 · AA5347 | 4:43 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h47 | 9:30 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3710 · UA439 | 5:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA494+ AA5117 | 5:40 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h26 | 12:06 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3178+ AA5117 | 5:40 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h16 | 9:56 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2397 · AA706 | 5:48 PM John Glenn International Airport | 3h59 | 9:47 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2397 · AA812 | 5:48 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h41 | 11:29 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1286+ AA4085 | 6:13 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h46 | 11:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4319 · UA2382 | 7:40 PM John Glenn International Airport | 3h49 | 11:29 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum with a broad collection from ancient to contemporary works, plus a large outdoor Museum Park. One of Raleigh’s signature cultural stops.
The Southeast’s largest natural history museum, known for dinosaur exhibits, live animals, and strong family-friendly science displays in downtown Raleigh.
Popular interactive children’s museum with hands-on exhibits focused on play, learning, and imagination. Best for families with younger children.
Historic public park with walking paths, rides, a lake, and broad appeal for both families and casual visitors. One of Raleigh’s best-known green spaces.
Large urban park with skyline views, open fields, seasonal events, and highly photographed areas that have become very popular with locals and visitors.
Main downtown street lined with civic buildings, event spaces, and restaurants nearby, serving as a central axis for festivals and city life.
Whole-hog pork chopped and dressed with a tangy vinegar-pepper sauce. It is one of North Carolina’s most iconic regional foods and widely loved around Raleigh.
Slow-smoked pork shoulder or pork with a red slaw and a ketchup-vinegar dip. This Piedmont style is another classic North Carolina barbecue tradition often found in the Raleigh area.
A flaky Southern biscuit filled with salty cured ham, often served at breakfast. It reflects the strong Southern food heritage of Raleigh and the wider state.
A highly regarded venue combining dim sum, beer, and a distinctive floral dining room. It is one of Raleigh’s best-known upscale dining experiences.
An established downtown restaurant known for elevated Southern comfort food, seasonal cooking, and a stylish diner setting.
A popular casual spot recognized for fried chicken, biscuits, and modern Southern flavors in a lively central location.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than New York or San Francisco, but costs rise in downtown and during major events.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff a few USD, and round up for coffee only if desired.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Raleigh, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Columbus, OH to Raleigh, NC flights use the John Glenn International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Columbus, OH and Raleigh, NC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Glenn International Airport is 2 km from Columbus city centre. Public transport options include:
John Glenn International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various locations, including American, Italian, and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Glenn International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at John Glenn International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Glenn International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn..
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 6 km from Raleigh city centre. Public transport options include:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available in both terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like 42nd Street Oyster Bar and La Tapede.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Hyatt Place and Fairfield Inn & Suites, within a short drive..
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