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$286+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Rapid City (RAP)

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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RAP
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/286:30 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 5/26:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 10/214:43 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/2412:50 pm
RAP
-
CMH
2 stops7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 9/16:00 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops8h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 9/87:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/46:45 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Wed 4/84:01 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/287:10 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Sat 5/210:58 am
RAP
-
CMH
2 stops8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/243:34 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 5/32:35 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/410:36 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops9h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 4/89:20 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1710:39 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops9h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 4/249:20 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$402

Find flight deals from Columbus to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$286
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 4/4

6:45 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 34m

Rapid City

Wed 4/8

4:01 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$349

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 4/30

7:10 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 07m

Rapid City

Thu 5/7

2:36 pm-12:30 am

2 stops7h 54m

$404

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Tue 4/28

3:34 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

9:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$409
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 8/22

4:59 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Rapid City

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$429

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Tue 4/7

3:34 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Rapid City

Thu 4/9

11:40 am-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$446

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-1:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Rapid City

Wed 4/8

12:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$447
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 6/17

6:52 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 41m

$286

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 6/17

2:52 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$314

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 6/17

11:03 am-7:13 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$446

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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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Rapid City. 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 into for flights to Rapid City from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Rapid City from Columbus, you will be flying to Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Rapid City per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Columbus to Rapid City can take about 5h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. The distance between Columbus and Rapid City is about 1069 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Rapid City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $258 and $300 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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