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Cheapest round-trip
$354
Typical prices: $388-$688
United Airlines
Sun 1/7Fri 1/12
DAY - RAP • 2 stops
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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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 46% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $348 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (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, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10
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8:37 am - 1:03 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
6h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:35 pm - 10:06 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10
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5:16 am - 1:03 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
9h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:35 pm - 10:06 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$354United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:30 am - 10:31 amDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:30 am - 12:48 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
9h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$404United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:33 am - 5:09 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
7h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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12:39 pm - 11:38 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$454United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
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6:07 pm - 9:38 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:30 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$459United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:10 am - 10:31 amDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$459United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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12:47 pm - 9:27 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
10h 40m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:19 pm - 11:25 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$720American Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:00 am - 1:57 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
9h 57m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
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11:29 am - 10:02 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
8h 33m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$872Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 3:54 pmDAY  Dayton-RAP Rapid City
11h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
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6:45 am - 5:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-DAY Dayton
9h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$3,038Delta
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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 typically range from $388 to $688. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $354, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Dayton to Rapid City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$354
Beat the crowds with an average 92% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 62% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Dayton to Rapid City

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Your Dayton to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Dayton to Rapid City takes 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Dayton to Rapid City range from $388 to $688, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $354 to $3,038. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 $35 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • 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).

  • 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) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Dayton to Rapid City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $374 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $703, a difference of $329.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 6h 29m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $374, about $329 less than Friday fares (47% 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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