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$294+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/612:35 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 2/104:37 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/277:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 1/318:45 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop8h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 6/105:30 am
RAP
-
CMH
2 stops7h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/169:10 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1012:23 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 6/166:08 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/1312:10 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 5/177:00 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$495

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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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$294
(United Airlines)

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March

Average price

$391
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Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 2/6

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Tue 2/10

4:37 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$294

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 6/10

6:20 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

9:10 am-3:52 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$479

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 6/10

12:23 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

6:08 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 07m

$491

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

12:10 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

7:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$495

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 6/9

6:20 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$509

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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 January 21, 2026.
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
11,169 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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 2 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rapid City to Columbus in 7h 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Rapid City and Columbus are separated by a distance of 1069 mi.

  • 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. American Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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