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$288+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (CMH)

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 (CMH). 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$288
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$726
From Rapid City to Columbus
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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 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 12/252:16 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/2512:18 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/127:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/144:35 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$439

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Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

7:05 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbus

Sat 3/7

4:43 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$339

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 12/25

12:18 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

9:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop27h 30m

$419

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Mon 10/6

12:56 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$288

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Mon 10/6

3:49 pm-7:37 am

3 stops37h 48m

$498

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Deals found on 9/9

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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 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to Columbus Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Columbus. 2 airlines have flights from Rapid City to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rapid City to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Rapid City to Columbus Airport in about 5h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Rapid City and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 1069 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Columbus Airport round-trip from $273. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. United Airlines is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Rapid City to Columbus Airport 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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