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$279+ Cheap flights from South Dakota 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — CMH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Columbus

Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/185:05 amFSD - CMH
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Sun 12/217:06 pmCMH - FSD
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/16$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/183:08 pmFSD - CMH
2 stops7h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2111:00 amCMH - FSD
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$449

Find flight deals from South Dakota to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$610
From South Dakota to Columbus
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to Columbus that are best for you.

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Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 1/21

5:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$279

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 1/21

10:54 am-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Columbus

Sat 1/24

10:48 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$284

Sioux FallsColumbus

FSD - CMH

FSDCMH

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 5/15

5:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

5:45 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$314

Sioux FallsColumbus

FSD - CMH

FSDCMH

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/8

1:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Columbus

Sun 1/11

5:45 am-10:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

$323

Sioux FallsColumbus

FSD - CMH

FSDCMH

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 1/28

7:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-4:37 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$339

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 1/14

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

4:37 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$359

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 1/31

5:10 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

4:37 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$359

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 1/8

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

8:45 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$360

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 1/8

2:08 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$362

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Deals found on 12/16

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Columbus (average of $222). Flying from South Dakota to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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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  • How long is the flight from South Dakota to Columbus?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from South Dakota to Columbus in about 7h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31m. The distance from South Dakota to Columbus is about 1069 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Dakota to Columbus one-way?

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $125, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Columbus (average of $222). Flying from South Dakota to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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 3 airlines flying from South Dakota to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Dakota 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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