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$292+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
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 August 1, 2026.

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 9/246:48 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Sun 9/277:00 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$349
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 7/31. 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 9/34:30 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Tue 9/84:36 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 7/31$385
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 7/30. 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 8/257:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$419
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
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/106:07 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop18h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 9/164:57 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/1$438

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 (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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$292
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,218
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest 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

4:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 08m

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

$385

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

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbus

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$419

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

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/10

10:11 am-12:04 am

2 stops11h 53m

Columbus

Wed 9/16

4:48 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$475
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

4:31 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Columbus

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

$484
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sat 9/5

3:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$309

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

3:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus

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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 August 1, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,497 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
10,062 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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), 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 and Delta fly from Rapid City to Columbus Airport in about 4h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 11m. Rapid City and Columbus Airport 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 Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Columbus Airport round-trip from $278. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta 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.

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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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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