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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

• Delta: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 999 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 $329 to $1,011. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $290, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 00m, compared with 5h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 12m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City range from $346 to $495, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.