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$210+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — CMH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Columbus

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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$210
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$491
From Rapid City to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/111:49 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/307:03 amCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/294:25 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Sat 5/317:00 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/27$329
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:20 amRAP - CMH
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/308:50 amCMH - RAP
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$444
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/2910:07 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/317:05 amCMH - RAP
3 stops40h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$573

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Rapid City

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Price

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 6/1

11:49 am-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

7:03 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$299

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 5/29

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbus

Sat 5/31

7:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$329

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 6/1

6:20 am-1:11 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

8:50 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$444

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 5/29

10:07 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop15h 54m

Columbus

Sat 5/31

7:05 am-9:17 pm

3 stops40h 12m

$573

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 9/7

12:19 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$210

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Sun 9/7

7:05 am-5:11 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$259

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Columbus. 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 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 $299, American Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $329 and $444, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 43% 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$237Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$372Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$608Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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