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$258+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (C01). 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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$258
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$726
From Rapid City to Columbus
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 1/144:19 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Tue 1/216:59 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/18$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 1/36:05 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/78:43 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$433

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RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Tue 1/14

4:19 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbus

Tue 1/21

6:59 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$258

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Fri 1/3

6:05 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Columbus

Tue 1/7

8:43 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$433

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Deals found on 12/18

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Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

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

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

    Currently priced at $258, Delta will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $433. Delta is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus 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 Rapid City to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Rapid City to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Rapid City to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Columbus. 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$171Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$401Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$608Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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