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$259+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RAP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$428
From Columbus to Rapid City
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/203:15 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/235:39 amRAP - CMH
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:15 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sat 8/22:25 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops8h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/1$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/186:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/227:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$303

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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 July 3, 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

3:15 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 8/23

5:39 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$259

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Mon 7/28

7:15 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Rapid City

Sat 8/2

2:25 pm-12:40 am

2 stops8h 15m

$264

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 20m

Rapid City

Tue 7/22

7:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$303

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 27, 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 $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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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?

    American Airlines, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines 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 $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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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