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Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus from $393

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RAP — CMH
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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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 June 5, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$598

Round-trip from

$282
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Columbus?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 104% on the overall cost on flights from Rapid City to Columbus.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Columbus. Flights to Columbus from Rapid City in February are about $534 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $260.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to CMH?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rapid City to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Cheap Rapid City to Columbus flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rapid City to Columbus specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 5, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rapid City to Columbus in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$393
Wed 6/267:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/23:34 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$407
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$419
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$424
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$455
Thu 6/274:38 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$458
Thu 7/117:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/147:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$460
Wed 6/2612:28 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$463
Wed 6/2612:28 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/211:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$508

Rapid City to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rapid City and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rapid City to Columbus in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$393
Wed 6/267:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/23:34 pmCMH - RAP
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$407
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$419
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$424
Thu 7/114:58 pmRAP - CMH
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:20 pmCMH - RAP
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$455
Thu 6/274:38 pmRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$458
Thu 7/117:00 amRAP - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/147:15 amCMH - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$460
Wed 6/2612:28 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:00 amCMH - RAP
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$463
Wed 6/2612:28 pmRAP - CMH
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/211:00 amCMH - RAP
2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$508

Find flights from Rapid City to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Columbus 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.

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$393 - $508

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Price

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 7/11

1 stop11h 16m

Columbus

Sun 7/14

3 stops25h 46m

$393

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 6/26

1 stop5h 32m

Columbus

Tue 7/2

1 stop7h 00m

$407

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 7/11

2 stops24h 29m

Columbus

Sun 7/14

3 stops25h 46m

$419

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 7/11

1 stop11h 16m

Columbus

Sun 7/14

2 stops25h 46m

$424

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 7/11

3 stops22h 55m

Columbus

Sun 7/14

3 stops25h 46m

$455

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 6/27

1 stop5h 41m

Columbus

Tue 7/2

1 stop8h 06m

$458

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 32m

Columbus

Sun 7/14

1 stop5h 13m

$460

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 6/26

2 stops9h 34m

Columbus

Tue 7/2

1 stop8h 06m

$463

Rapid CityColumbus

RAP - CMH

RAPCMH

Rapid City

Wed 6/26

2 stops9h 34m

Columbus

Tue 7/2

2 stops12h 03m

$508

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Columbus flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus

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Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

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

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

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 June 5, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Columbus 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,229 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Rapid City to Columbus for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rapid City to Columbus for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $393, but on average you can expect to pay $548.

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

    Currently priced at $407, United Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Columbus and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $458. United Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does RAP to CMH mean?

    Rapid City Airport is RAP and Columbus Airport is CMH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Dayton Airport (DAY), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rapid City to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Rapid City to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rapid City to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rapid City to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Rapid City to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The Rapid City to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/4.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rapid City to Columbus?

    The most popular airlines flying from Rapid City to Columbus are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Columbus (average of $282). Flying from Rapid City to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$240Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$496Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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