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Among airlines operating Rapid City to Denver flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Rapid City and Denver.

Flights from Rapid City to Denver usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Rapid City to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $254 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $173. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rapid City to Denver flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Union Station Denver and Coors Field. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:35 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Denver takes 1h 35m, covering 300 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rapid City to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• NU Car
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Denver range from $249 to $389, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.