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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $464-$773
American Airlines
Wed 10/24Sat 10/27
RAP - LEX • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 42% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Lexington (RAP-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Lexington

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 7:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:54 pm - 9:39 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 6:51 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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7:45 am - 3:58 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
10h 13m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
$354Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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11:29 am - 10:53 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
9h 24m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 3:58 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
11h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
$359Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 3:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:27 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$375American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
6:39 am - 7:13 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 34m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 3:58 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
10h 13m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
$380Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 6:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:27 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$381American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 3:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 9:27 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$391American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:48 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 9:27 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$396American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 6:51 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 3:58 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
10h 13m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
$409Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 7:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 9:39 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RAP Rapid City
7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$410American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to Lexington flights

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

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Lexington start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $464 to $773. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Rapid City to Lexington flights

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.

When to book flights from Rapid City to Lexington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rapid City to Lexington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Rapid City to Lexington 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 Lexington?

    Flights from Rapid City to Lexington usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

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

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 Lexington?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Rapid City to Lexington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $472 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,001, a difference of $529. 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 Rapid City to Lexington?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rapid City to Lexington. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 11m and 6h 03m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rapid City to Lexington?

    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 Lexington 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 $349 to $1,505. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 6h 00m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 03m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

    Lexington 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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)?

    Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Lexington range from $464 to $773, with an average of $708 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Rapid City to Lexington 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 Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $472 - about $529 less than Thursday (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rapid City to Lexington trip for January. Fares historically average $409 round-trip in that month - typically $592 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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