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$292+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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 July 30, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/244:31 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Sun 9/277:00 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/181:31 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/36:48 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Tue 9/84:36 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/197:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 9/235:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/31:31 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 9/85:08 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:46 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Fri 8/287:35 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/257:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$439

Find 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 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$292
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$323
From Rapid City to Columbus
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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 30, 2026.
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

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 8/18

1:31 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

7:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$374

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

6:48 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Columbus

Tue 9/8

4:36 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$384

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

1:31 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbus

Tue 9/8

5:08 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$389

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 8/20

10:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbus

Fri 8/28

7:35 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$404

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/24

10:19 am-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

5:28 am-12:17 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$443

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbus

Sat 8/29

3:15 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$444

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 8/20

12:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Columbus

Fri 8/28

11:05 am-5:58 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$449
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

3:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$309
Quickest one-way

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

4:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$309

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

10:26 am-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$323

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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 30, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 4h 05m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $278, Delta will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $278. Delta is priced at 51% 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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