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$161+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$477
From Rapid City to Columbus
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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 September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/191:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/251:27 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:40 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/168:32 amRAP - CMH
2 stops8h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/297:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/18:47 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$871
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/177:00 amRAP - CMH
2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$931
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/165:00 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/202:22 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,099

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Columbus that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 9/19

1:35 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Columbus

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-12:37 pm

2 stops7h 37m

$450

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Columbus

Wed 10/1

8:47 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$871

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-2:58 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$161

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 11/2

9:44 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$173

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

8:03 pm-12:23 pm

3 stops38h 20m

$266

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 9/27

11:15 am-10:07 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$326

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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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection 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 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 5h 03m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Rapid City and Columbus are separated by a distance of 1069 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $273, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $273. United Airlines is priced at 47% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Rapid City to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

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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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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