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$274+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (CMH)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$456
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Columbus
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This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1612:38 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/257:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$274

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RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

12:38 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 06m

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Mon 8/25

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$274

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RAP - CMH

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Sat 8/9

5:30 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$601

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Deals found on 7/28

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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, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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), 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Columbus Airport round-trip from $274. United Airlines is 44% 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?

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  • 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 July 30, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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