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$259+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Rapid City (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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RAP
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Rapid City are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358
From Columbus to Rapid City
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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 August 1, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/246:34 amCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/305:39 amRAP - CMH
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$259
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.
Wed 11/58:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Sat 11/84:34 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$264
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 9/46:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/71:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$324
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:15 amCMH - RAP
2 stops13h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/75:39 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$380

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ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sun 8/24

6:34 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Rapid City

Sat 8/30

5:39 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$259

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Rapid City

Sat 11/8

4:34 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$264

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Sun 9/7

1:35 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$324

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 9/4

5:15 am-4:49 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Rapid City

Sun 9/7

5:39 pm-11:41 am

2 stops16h 02m

$380

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Deals found on 7/30

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Rapid City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbus to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Rapid City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Rapid City?

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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Rapid City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $264 and $324 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbus to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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