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Cheapest round-trip
$429
Typical prices: $412-$629
United Airlines
Tue 10/30Sat 11/3
ROC - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$404
Typical prices: $305-$407
United Airlines
Tue 11/27
ROC - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rochester and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 15% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $475 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 6h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rochester to Rapid City (ROC-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to Rapid City

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:10 am - 10:31 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:30 pm - 9:21 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$429United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:10 am - 10:31 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 4:38 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
7h 38m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$434United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:08 pm - 10:30 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
11h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 4:38 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
7h 38m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
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5:30 pm - 9:38 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
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5:30 pm - 9:38 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 9:14 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
12h 14m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$474United Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:00 am - 7:01 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
15h 01m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 7:02 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
10h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$479United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:54 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
11h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
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11:29 am - 11:18 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
9h 49m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$510Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:00 am - 4:25 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
12h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 8:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
12h 04m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Lambert-St Louis Chicago O'Hare Intl
$943American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:41 pm - 12:39 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-RAP Rapid City
17h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 8:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
11h 56m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,265American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to Rapid City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Rapid City typically range from $412 to $629. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $429, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Rochester to Rapid City flights

Cheapest flight

$404
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Rochester to Rapid City

When to book flights from Rochester to Rapid City

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Rochester to Rapid City takes 00m, covering 1,266 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to Rapid 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Rochester to Rapid City range from $412 to $629, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Rochester to Rapid 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 $429 to $1,279. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rochester to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $693, which is 111% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Flights from Rochester to Rapid City usually depart from Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

    Connecting flights from Rochester to Rapid City most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 96% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Rochester to Rapid City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $425.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 6h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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

Your guide to booking Rochester to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $363, about $425 less than Thursday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to Rapid City trip for April. Fares historically average $404 round-trip in that month - typically $384 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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