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Find cheap flights from Rapid City to Denver from $145

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rapid City to Denver departing on 5/27. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rapid City to Denver, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rapid City to Denver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Denver (RAP-DEN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rapid City to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:21 pm - 4:55 pmRAP-DEN
1h 34mnonstop
8:48 pm - 10:00 pmDEN-RAP
1h 12mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 28
1:45 pm - 4:22 pmRAP-DEN
26h 37m1 stop
7:20 pm - 8:35 pmDEN-RAP
1h 15mnonstop
$325United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
4:05 pm - 5:40 pmRAP-DEN
1h 35mnonstop
8:37 pm - 9:58 pmDEN-RAP
1h 21mnonstop
$333United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Wed, May 29
5:45 pm - 7:20 pmRAP-DEN
1h 35mnonstop
5:50 pm - 7:08 pmDEN-RAP
1h 18mnonstop
$354United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Fri, Jun 7
12:40 pm - 2:15 pmRAP-DEN
1h 35mnonstop
5:50 pm - 7:11 pmDEN-RAP
1h 21mnonstop
$371United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, May 25
6:30 am - 7:38 pmRAP-DEN
13h 08m1 stop
9:20 am - 9:51 pmDEN-RAP
12h 31m1 stop
$411Delta
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Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 27
5:52 pm - 5:08 pmRAP-DEN
23h 16m2 stops
4:50 pm - 4:06 pmDEN-RAP
23h 16m2 stops
$677Allegiant Air
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
11:02 am - 6:07 pmRAP-DEN
31h 05m2 stops
6:52 pm - 10:20 amDEN-RAP
15h 28m2 stops
$1,089American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
6:00 am - 6:13 pmRAP-DEN
12h 13m2 stops
6:53 pm - 10:30 amDEN-RAP
15h 37m2 stops
$1,090American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
6:43 am - 2:05 pmRAP-DEN
7h 22m1 stop
6:18 am - 10:57 amDEN-RAP
4h 39m1 stop
$1,092Delta
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Wed, May 22 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Rapid City to Denver - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rapid City to Denver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rapid City to Denver?

The average price of all flights from Rapid City to Denver clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Denver on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Rapid City to Denver. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Rapid City to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Rapid City to Denver is January, where tickets cost $218 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of tickets is $345 and $335 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rapid City to Denver?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Rapid City to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Rapid City to Denver, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rapid City to Denver?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $145. KAYAK users also found Rapid City to Denver round-trip flights on United Airlines from $289 and on Delta from $411.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Rapid City and Denver?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Rapid City to Denver.
There is just one airline that flies from Rapid City to Denver direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $148.

How many flights are there between Rapid City and Denver per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Rapid City and land in Denver, with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 81 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rapid City and Denver?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Rapid City to Denver take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 300 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Rapid City to Denver?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rapid City at 5:30 am and will be landing in Denver at 6:58 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Rapid City to Denver?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rapid City to Denver jets off at 5:59 pm and lands at 7:33 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Rapid City to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rapid City to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rapid City to Denver

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rapid City to Denver?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rapid City to Denver was $145 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rapid City and Denver?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Rapid City to Denver. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rapid City to Denver?

    Rapid City airport is called Rapid City and the only airport in Denver is Denver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rapid City to Denver?

    American Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rapid City to Denver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rapid City to Denver?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rapid City to Denver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rapid City to Denver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rapid City and Denver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rapid City to Denver?

    There are nonstop flights from Rapid City to Denver on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rapid City to Denver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rapid City to Denver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rapid City to Denver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from Rapid City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rapid City to Denver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to Rapid City with another airline. Booking your flights between Rapid City and DEN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rapid City to Denver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from Rapid City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RAP to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $269 or less one-way and $420 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Rapid City to Denver?

Find which airlines fly direct from Rapid City to Denver Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Rapid City to Denver Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Denver Intl to Rapid City

Monday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Denver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rapid City to Denver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rapid City to Denver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11125 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

2.0 Mediocretimothy, May 2024SBA - DEN
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I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Positive: Entertainment via phone on the short was great and my first time. Good food and wine and head phones for free. Negative: Seat hardly reclined on the long flight. Breakfast was an egg with a bun. No egg choices and rather have something sweet like bun/jam and Youghurt.

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Crew is way too many times on the intercom re explaining the same thing

Amazing comfortable chairs great snacks super friendly staff pilots did excellent job. Smooth sailing all the way. Definitely be flying United more.

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

By in large it was a good experience. The flight crew was great and that's the most important to me. Boarding was fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Rapid City to Denver found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/27Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 28mRAP-DEN
$145
5/28Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 57mRAP-DEN
$269
5/28Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 36mRAP-DEN
$324
5/27Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 11mRAP-DEN
$415
7/7Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 04mRAP-DEN
$446
5/27Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 43mRAP-DEN
$546
7/7Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 07mRAP-DEN
$555

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Last minute flights from Rapid City to Denver

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Rapid City to Denver that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 23mRAP-DEN
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mDEN-RAP
$410
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 51mRAP-DEN
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mDEN-RAP
$503
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mRAP-DEN
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mDEN-RAP
$589
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 23mRAP-DEN
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 44mDEN-RAP
$643
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 51mRAP-DEN
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 31mDEN-RAP
$666
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mRAP-DEN
5/13Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mDEN-RAP
$733
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 23mRAP-DEN
5/13Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mDEN-RAP
$748
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mRAP-DEN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 37mDEN-RAP
$799
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 49mRAP-DEN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 37mDEN-RAP
$810
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 30mRAP-DEN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 37mDEN-RAP
$927

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Rapid City - Denver Flights

Departure:

Rapid City (RAP)United States

Destination:

Denver (DEN)United States

Return flight deals:

Denver - Rapid City

Cabin classes:

$595
$667
$1,373
$286

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