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$228+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RAP
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
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 July 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/217:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/109:00 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 10/131:37 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sun 8/167:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 8/231:31 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/124:36 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Sat 9/194:31 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 7/303:30 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:11 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/45:08 pm
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/810:54 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Tue 8/116:48 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/137:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 8/225:00 am
RAP
-
CMH
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/275:24 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops13h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 10/3110:24 am
RAP
-
CMH
2 stops11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 12/510:20 am
CMH
-
RAP
2 stops8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 12/85:30 am
RAP
-
CMH
2 stops11h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$419

Find 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 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$495
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Tue 10/27

11:08 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Rapid City

Sat 10/31

4:38 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$319

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Tue 10/27

2:11 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Rapid City

Sat 10/31

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$324

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sun 8/16

7:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

Rapid City

Sun 8/23

1:31 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$362

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 10/10

2:16 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops8h 36m

Rapid City

Tue 10/13

1:37 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$362

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Thu 7/30

3:30 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Rapid City

Sun 8/2

6:11 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$383

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Fri 8/14

5:08 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Rapid City

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$399

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Sat 12/5

4:43 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Rapid City

Tue 12/8

5:30 am-3:14 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$414

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-12:24 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Rapid City

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$419
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Fri 8/28

6:45 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops45h 55m

$228
Quickest one-way

ColumbusRapid City

CMH - RAP

CMHRAP

Columbus

Wed 7/29

3:30 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$371

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Deals found on 7/18

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Rapid City in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 July 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,013 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,826 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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.

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Columbus Airport to Rapid City in just under 6h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1069 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $258, 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 40% 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.

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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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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