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

Flights from Rapid City to Dayton usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from Rapid City to Dayton most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 71% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Rapid City to Dayton. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $479 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $137. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Dayton takes 00m, covering 1,006 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rapid City to Dayton?

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 Rapid City to Dayton 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 $410 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 7h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Dayton?

Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?

Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Alamo • Hertz • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Dayton typically range from $484 to $616. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $410, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Rapid City to Dayton?

United Airlines ($410) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Rapid City to Dayton in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Rapid City to Dayton?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Rapid City to Dayton route. 71% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

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

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $623. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Rapid City to Dayton layovers at 4h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 10:31 amDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$410United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

7:10 am - 10:31 amDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$428United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

1:30 pm - 8:49 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:26 pm - 10:30 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

10h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$432United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

12:39 pm - 11:38 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

8h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:26 pm - 8:43 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

8h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$454United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

2:40 pm - 10:38 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

5h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

6:07 pm - 9:38 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459United Airlines

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6:00 am - 3:01 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 4:00 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

9h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$464United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

5:00 am - 7:33 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

12h 33m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:00 am - 4:00 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

9h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$469United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

12:39 pm - 10:42 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 11:58 amDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

8h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$471United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

6:00 am - 3:01 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 4:00 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

9h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$474United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

12:50 pm - 11:57 pmRAP Rapid City-DAY Dayton

9h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:35 am - 7:01 pmDAY Dayton-RAP Rapid City

11h 26m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

$479United Airlines

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rapid City to Dayton?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rapid City to Dayton.
How long is a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?
A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Dayton takes 00m, covering 1,006 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rapid City to Dayton?
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 Rapid City to Dayton 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 $410 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?
Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Rapid City to Dayton?
Flights from Rapid City to Dayton usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Rapid City to Dayton pass through?
Connecting flights from Rapid City to Dayton most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rapid City to Dayton?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Rapid City to Dayton. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $479 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $137.

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 Rapid City to Dayton?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 7h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Dayton?
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $479, about $137 less than Friday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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