Raleigh, North Carolina

Private charter · CUB → RDU

Columbia to Raleigh

182 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Columbia to Raleigh, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, 182 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
182 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CUBColumbiaRDURaleigh
CUB → RDU182 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbia

Airports in Columbia

  • CUB

    Commercial airport

    Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

    Columbia · KCUB

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,011 ft

  • CAE

    Commercial airport

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport

    Columbia · KCAE

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    8,601 ft

  • MMT

    Commercial airport

    Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base

    Eastover · KMMT

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    9,012 ft

  • KFDW

    Regional airport

    Fairfield County Airport

    Winnsboro

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,243 ft

  • K6J0

    Regional airport

    Lexington County Airport

    Pelion

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,335 ft

Arriving Raleigh

Airports in Raleigh

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • LFN

    Regional airport

    Triangle North Executive Airport

    Louisburg · KLHZ

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,498 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple W Airport

    Raleigh

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,004 ft

When you land

Things to do in Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina’s capital and one point of the Research Triangle, the region formed with Durham and Chapel Hill around three major research universities. Research Triangle Park, a short drive west of the city, houses research and development centers for technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and NC State University feeds the region with engineers and scientists. Government, lobbying, healthcare and a growing roster of corporate offices bring a steady flow of business travelers downtown and to the office parks around the beltline.

  1. 01

    North Carolina Museum of Art

    Set on a large park on the west side of the city, the museum pairs a collection spanning ancient Egypt to contemporary art with outdoor sculptures, trails and a summer concert series.

  2. 02

    North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

    Downtown’s free natural history museum is known for its dinosaur exhibits and its Nature Research Center, where visitors can watch working scientists in glass-walled labs.

  3. 03

    William B. Umstead State Park

    Between Raleigh and Durham, this wooded park offers hiking, mountain-biking and bridle trails, along with lakes for canoeing and fishing, just minutes from RDU.

  4. 04

    Dorothea Dix Park

    A large city park on the grounds of a former state hospital, Dix Park offers sweeping skyline views, open meadows and a summer sunflower field that draws crowds of photographers.

  5. 05

    North Carolina State Capitol

    The 1840 Greek Revival capitol on Union Square still houses the governor’s office and offers free guided tours of its restored legislative chambers.

  6. 06

    Pullen Park

    One of the oldest public amusement parks in the country, Pullen Park near NC State has a restored Dentzel carousel, a miniature train and pedal boats on its lake.

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Questions

Columbia to Raleigh flights

How long is a private flight from Columbia to Raleigh?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 182 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbia to Raleigh use?

You can depart from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbia to Raleigh cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Columbia and Raleigh?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Raleigh back to Columbia are priced the same way.

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