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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $424-$684
Delta
Sun 10/21Mon 10/29
SEA - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$169
Typical prices: $261-$403
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/18
SEA - RAP • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Seattle and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 35% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $333 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Rapid City (SEA-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Rapid City

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 9:56 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:46 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 9:54 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
8h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 9:57 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
10h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 10:30 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 8:52 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 10:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:58 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
8h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 4:58 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 29m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:57 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:38 pm - 11:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:57 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:38 pm - 11:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 11:58 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
5h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 2:06 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
20h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:56 pm - 12:37 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
15h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$369Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 8:22 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-RAP Rapid City
9h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 3:20 pmRAP  Rapid City-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
10h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$419American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Seattle to Rapid City flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Rapid City start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $424 to $684. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Rapid City?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Rapid City, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 41% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Rapid City at $349 round-trip.
•April ($726) and December ($689) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Seattle to Rapid City the cheapest?

Flights from Seattle to Rapid City are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Seattle to Rapid City flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Rapid City

When to book flights from Seattle to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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 Seattle to Rapid 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 Seattle to Rapid City?

    Flights from Seattle to Rapid City usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 0% 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 Seattle to Rapid City?

    On the Seattle to Rapid City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $456 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $755: a $299 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Seattle to Rapid City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $534. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from Seattle to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 954 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle 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.

  • Have flight prices from Seattle 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 $349 to $1,724. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Seattle to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 00m, compared with 7h 22m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 8h 10m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

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

  • 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 $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Seattle to Rapid City range from $424 to $684, with an average of $534 over the past 12 months. Anything below $424 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Seattle to Rapid City 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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $456 - about $299 less than Monday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Rapid City trip for January. Fares historically average $349 round-trip in that month - typically $377 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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