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$228+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$488
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 July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/154:38 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/192:54 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/1511:16 amRAP - CMH
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/195:52 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:09 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/38:37 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$428

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Columbus that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

4:38 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 04m

Columbus

Sat 7/19

2:54 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$289

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

11:16 am-10:08 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Columbus

Sat 7/19

5:52 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$294

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

5:09 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Columbus

Sun 8/3

8:37 pm-4:27 pm

3 stops21h 50m

$428

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 7/20

9:49 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$228

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 7/20

5:36 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$261

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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 July 2, 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $289, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $294. American Airlines is priced at 42% 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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