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$259+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/64:37 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:25 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Mon 12/86:43 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/3$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:15 amRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:41 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/205:40 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$568

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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 December 3, 2025.

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$259
(Delta)
From Rapid City to Columbus
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Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 1/30

4:10 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

10:48 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$259

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 1/7

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

4:37 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$259

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 1/7

10:54 am-11:02 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 13m

$264

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 1/30

5:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

4:37 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$339

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 12/30

3:35 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Columbus

Tue 1/6

4:37 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$389

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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 December 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline has 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.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rapid City to Columbus in 4h 58m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Rapid City and Columbus are separated by a distance of 1069 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Columbus

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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