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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $368-$575
Delta
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
MCI - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Kansas City and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 30% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $366 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City (MCI-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:38 am - 2:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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4:36 pm - 11:28 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
5h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$339Delta
Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21
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6:00 am - 9:28 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:55 pm - 11:27 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$367United Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:00 am - 10:31 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 12:28 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:23 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:45 am - 11:55 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$369Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:58 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:28 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:23 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:45 am - 11:55 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$399Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:32 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:09 pm - 12:36 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
10h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$404American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:33 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:39 pm - 8:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
7h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$415United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 9:06 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
25h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:08 pm - 1:49 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
14h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$468Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 21
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
14h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:11 pm - 12:35 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
10h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,228American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Rapid City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rapid City typically range from $368 to $575. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 87% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City at $308 round-trip.
•October ($799) and March ($661) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 159% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Kansas City to Rapid City flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$339
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City

When to book flights from Kansas City to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Rapid City takes 00m, covering 540 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rapid City range from $368 to $575, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City 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 $1,612. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 averaging $112 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Movly

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

    Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Kansas City to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $437.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 4h 51m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 03m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

    Rapid City is 1 hour behind Kansas City (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Kansas City 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $386, about $437 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Rapid City trip for December. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $491 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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