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$349+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Rapid City (CAE - RAP)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$507
From Columbia Metropolitan to Rapid City
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/276:15 amCAE - RAP
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amRAP - CAE
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/302:52 pmCAE - RAP
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/37:00 amRAP - CAE
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$359

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Rapid City 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaRapid City

CAE - RAP

CAERAP

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$349

ColumbiaRapid City

CAE - RAP

CAERAP

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/30

10:24 am-9:59 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

5:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$359

ColumbiaRapid City

CAE - RAP

CAERAP

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/6

10:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop26h 10m

$428

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Rapid City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Rapid City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbia to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Rapid City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbia to Rapid City round-trip from $349. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Columbia to Rapid City for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Rapid City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Rapid City 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 Columbia to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbia to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 Columbia to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Rapid City. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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