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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $318-$434
United Airlines
Mon 11/5Thu 11/8
MKE - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $249-$377
Delta
Thu 10/25
MKE - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Milwaukee and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $417 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Rapid City (MKE-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Rapid City

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:43 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
7h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:34 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$319United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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5:45 pm - 10:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 1:34 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$319United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 3:58 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
5h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:39 am - 12:01 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$319Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 10:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
5h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:39 am - 2:30 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$319Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 3:58 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
5h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:39 am - 12:01 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$334Delta
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 10:10 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:01 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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4:15 pm - 8:33 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 2:01 pmRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
7:14 am - 12:21 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:04 pm - 8:07 amRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
14h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$443American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:21 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
8h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:04 pm - 8:07 amRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
14h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$448American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 12:39 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-RAP Rapid City
18h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:09 pm - 7:48 amRAP  Rapid City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
17h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$512American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Milwaukee to Rapid City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Rapid City start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $318 to $434. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Rapid City?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Rapid City at $279 round-trip.
  • December ($562) and February ($550) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Milwaukee to Rapid City flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from Milwaukee to Rapid City

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Milwaukee to Rapid City usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

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

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

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

    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% 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 Milwaukee to Rapid City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Milwaukee to Rapid City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $424, a difference of $70. 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 Milwaukee to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 762 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 $319 to $1,187. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Milwaukee to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $366, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 5h 26m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

    Rapid City is 1 hour behind Milwaukee (Mountain Time vs Central 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 Milwaukee to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Rapid City range from $318 to $434, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Milwaukee to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $354 - about $70 less than Monday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Rapid City trip for January. Fares historically average $279 round-trip in that month - typically $283 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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