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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $377-$688
American Airlines
Sun 10/21Sat 11/3
DAY - RAP • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$394
Typical prices: $295-$320
American Airlines
Thu 9/27
DAY - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Dayton and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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November
Cheapest • 46% price drop
August
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $338 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dayton to Rapid City (DAY-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dayton to Rapid City

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:25 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 9:53 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
13h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:57 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
9h 57m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 11:16 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
9h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:56 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$354American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:56 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$355American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:25 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 9:53 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
13h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:25 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 9:53 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
13h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:15 amDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$385United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:31 amDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 8:43 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$449United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:31 amDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$464United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dayton to Rapid City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dayton to Rapid City?

Round-trip flights from Dayton to Rapid City start at $339. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $377 to $688. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Dayton to Rapid City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$394
Flight from Dayton to Rapid City

When to book flights from Dayton to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dayton to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dayton to Rapid City flight questions, answered

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dayton to Rapid City?

    Flights from Dayton to Rapid City usually depart from Dayton (DAY) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dayton to Rapid City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dayton to Rapid City.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dayton to Rapid City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dayton to Rapid City most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dayton to Rapid City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 67% on the Dayton to Rapid City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $821, a difference of $542. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Dayton to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Dayton to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,006 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dayton to Rapid City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Dayton to Rapid City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $970. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dayton to Rapid City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dayton to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $396, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dayton to Rapid City?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 53m, compared with 6h 29m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Dayton and Rapid City?

    Rapid City is 2 hours behind Dayton (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dayton to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dayton to Rapid City range from $377 to $688, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Dayton to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $279 - about $542 less than Friday (66% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dayton to Rapid City trip for November. Fares historically average $279 round-trip in that month - typically $542 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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