Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus from $280

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RAP — CMH
May 1 — May 81

Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$280
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Rapid City to Columbus
One-way flight from Rapid City to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Columbus?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 37% on the overall cost on flights from Rapid City to Columbus.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Columbus. Flights to Columbus from Rapid City in January are about $542 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $437.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rapid City to Columbus (RAP - CMH)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rapid City to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Rapid City to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Rapid City and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Rapid City to Columbus. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 5/257:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$508
Sat 5/255:30 amRAP - CMH
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$571

Cheap American Airlines flights from Rapid City to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Rapid City and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Rapid City to Columbus. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 6/611:02 amRAP - CMH
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$573
Sat 5/256:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/298:35 amCMH - RAP
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$628
Thu 6/611:02 amRAP - CMH
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/111:13 pmCMH - RAP
2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$682

Cheap Rapid City to Columbus flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rapid City to Columbus specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rapid City to Columbus in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 4/261:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$425
Sat 4/271:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/164:50 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$458
Sat 5/257:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$508
Sat 5/255:30 amRAP - CMH
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$571
Tue 4/301:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/46:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops18h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$573
Fri 4/266:00 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/26:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$604
Sat 4/271:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops16h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$624
Sat 5/256:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/298:35 amCMH - RAP
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$628
Tue 4/306:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/47:01 amCMH - RAP
2 stops15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$682

Rapid City to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rapid City and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rapid City to Columbus in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 4/261:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$425
Sat 4/271:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/164:50 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$458
Sat 5/257:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$508
Sat 5/255:30 amRAP - CMH
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$571
Thu 6/611:02 amRAP - CMH
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/116:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$573
Fri 4/266:00 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/26:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$604
Sat 4/271:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops16h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$624
Sat 5/256:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/298:35 amCMH - RAP
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$628
Thu 6/611:49 amRAP - CMH
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Tue 6/116:10 pmCMH - RAP
2 stops7h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/25$630

One-way flights to Columbus from Rapid City

Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Rapid City to Columbus can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Rapid City, there is a search form available above.
Tue 8/276:30 amRAP - CMH
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/25$280
Sat 8/316:30 amRAP - CMH
2 stops8h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$285
Sun 8/255:59 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop26h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$294
Mon 8/267:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$299
Thu 8/2911:25 amRAP - CMH
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$314
Thu 9/55:59 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$319
Mon 9/25:59 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop26h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$338
Fri 9/611:25 amRAP - CMH
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$343
Sun 8/255:59 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$348

Find flights from Rapid City to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 5/25

1 stop5h 32m

Columbus

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 11m

$508

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 5/25

2 stops16h 29m

Columbus

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 11m

$571

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 6/6

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Tue 6/11

1 stop6h 15m

$573

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 5/25

2 stops11h 20m

Columbus

Wed 5/29

2 stops13h 58m

$628

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 6/6

2 stops10h 37m

Columbus

Tue 6/11

2 stops7h 20m

$630

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 6/6

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Tue 6/11

2 stops9h 50m

$682

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Deals found on 4/25

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Columbus flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Rapid City to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rapid City to Columbus is currently $313 while a round-trip flight costs $599. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus (average of $283). Flying from Rapid City to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$352

June

$375

July

$346

August

$299

September

$295

October

$283

November

$294

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.4
Good
11,226 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.3
Good
14,884 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Rapid City; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Rapid City airport to Columbus. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Rapid City to Columbus for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rapid City to Columbus for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $508, but on average you can expect to pay $598.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $508, United Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $573 and $630, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 6% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

  • What does RAP to CMH mean?

    Rapid City Airport is RAP and Columbus Airport is CMH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rapid City to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Rapid City to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rapid City to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rapid City to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Rapid City to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The Rapid City to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$260Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$496Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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