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

Flights from Louisville to Rapid City usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to Rapid City: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Louisville to Rapid City most commonly connect through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 30% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Louisville to Rapid City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $604, a difference of $210. 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 Louisville to Rapid City?

A nonstop flight from Louisville to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 986 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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 Louisville 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 $349 to $954. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Louisville to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $364, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 15m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Louisville and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2 hours behind Louisville (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 Louisville to Rapid City flight?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Rapid City range from $373 to $598, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Rapid City?

United Airlines ($349) and Delta ($354) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Louisville to Rapid City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Louisville to Rapid City?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) are the most popular layovers for the Louisville to Rapid City route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP or ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Louisville to Rapid City?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $338. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Louisville to Rapid City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Louisville to Rapid City layovers at 187 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$349

Typical prices: $373-$598

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$319

Typical prices: $235-$343

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SDF - RAP • 1 stop

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There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Cheapest • Avg $338 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 5h 04m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Rapid City

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

3:20 pm - 7:51 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

2:35 pm - 10:25 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

8:00 am - 11:58 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 2:22 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

8:00 am - 3:53 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

9h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

2:40 pm - 11:02 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$354Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

10:27 am - 5:09 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

8h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 2:22 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$354United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

8:00 am - 3:53 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

9h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

11:21 am - 11:03 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 42m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$359Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

8:00 am - 12:48 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

12:39 pm - 10:24 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$408United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

4:19 pm - 9:23 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 3:28 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$469American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

5:30 pm - 10:18 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 48m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

2:37 pm - 10:51 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$494Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

2:53 pm - 9:23 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

8h 30m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 3:28 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$504American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

6:00 am - 9:54 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:04 pm - 9:32 amRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

14h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$519American Airlines