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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 11:03 am
• Latest: departs at 9:49 pm and lands at 11:42 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City takes 1h 53m, covering 489 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.

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City range from $303 to $522, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $369 round-trip, compared to $388 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Rapid City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,401. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Rapid City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 27% 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

Flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $270.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Rapid City.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 36m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 59m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Rapid City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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