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$191+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 65 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 (CMH) 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

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$191
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$441
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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/206:40 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Sat 8/2312:35 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/11$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/186:17 amCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/231:03 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/263:38 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/307:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 10/1111:06 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:58 pmRAP - CMH
3 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$577

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 34m

Rapid City

Sat 8/23

12:35 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$259

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 9/18

6:17 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 05m

Rapid City

Tue 9/23

1:03 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$280

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 6/26

3:38 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Rapid City

Mon 6/30

7:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$339

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 10/11

11:06 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop20h 02m

Rapid City

Sun 10/19

5:58 pm-5:59 pm

3 stops22h 01m

$577

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 7/10

3:38 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$191

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Fri 6/27

2:29 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$282

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Rapid City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport 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 Airport to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbus Airport 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Rapid City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Rapid City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rapid City from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Rapid City airport from Columbus. It is only a 9.0 mi journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rapid City’s city center.

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

    Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days 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 Airport to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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