RAP - MCI

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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $344-$420
United Airlines
Wed 10/10Fri 10/12
RAP - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$202
Typical prices: $270-$363
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/20
RAP - MCI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and Kansas City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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May
Cheapest • 35% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $286 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 4h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Kansas City (RAP-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Kansas City

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:53 pm - 11:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:11 pm - 10:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$327United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:53 pm - 11:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:24 pm - 8:52 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$368United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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3:25 pm - 12:10 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 11:49 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$379American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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4:41 pm - 11:44 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
6h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:11 pm - 10:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$385United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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4:56 pm - 11:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
5h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:28 am - 9:47 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$388American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11
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7:05 am - 12:52 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:03 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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3:22 pm - 11:44 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
7h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:24 pm - 8:52 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$400United Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11
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5:30 am - 2:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
8h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:03 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
4h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$404United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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6:48 am - 11:32 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
3h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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5:40 pm - 10:37 pmMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
5h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$439Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 12:10 amRAP  Rapid City-MCI Kansas City
10h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 11:49 amMCI  Kansas City-RAP Rapid City
7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$445American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to Kansas City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Rapid City to Kansas City with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Kansas City start at $327. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $344 to $420. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $327 on United Airlines.

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

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Kansas City at $248 round-trip.
  • September ($790) and December ($655) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 218% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Rapid City to Kansas City flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$202
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 108% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Rapid City to Kansas City

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Your Rapid City to Kansas 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 Rapid City to Kansas City?

    Flights from Rapid City to Kansas City usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Rapid City to Kansas City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $293 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $655: a $362 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Rapid City to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Kansas City takes 0h 00m, covering 540 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rapid City to Kansas 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 Rapid City to Kansas 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 $327 to $2,696. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rapid City to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $285, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 32m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Avis
    · Alamo
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Rapid City to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Kansas City range from $344 to $420, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

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Kansas City (MCI)