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Among airlines operating Denver to Rapid City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Denver and Rapid City.

Flights from Denver to Rapid City usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Rapid City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Denver to Rapid City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $107. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Rapid City flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Rapid City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 1:33 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Rapid City takes 1h 23m, covering 300 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,219. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

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

Round-trip flights from Denver to Rapid City range from $228 to $351, with an average of $283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.