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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Rapid City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
10:05 am - 2:06 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
27h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12:06 pm - 7:48 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
20h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$192Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
10:05 am - 2:06 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
27h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12:06 pm - 7:48 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
20h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$193Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
5:15 pm - 2:06 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
19h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12:06 pm - 7:48 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
20h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$193Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 28
5:00 am - 9:54 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RAP Rapid City
9:45 pm - 10:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-RAP Rapid City
1h 45mnonstop
6:39 am - 9:20 amRAP Rapid City-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 41mnonstop
$299Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
9:45 pm - 10:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-RAP Rapid City
1h 45mnonstop
11:28 am - 2:03 pmRAP Rapid City-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 35mnonstop
$299Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Rapid City flights
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What is the cheapest flight to Rapid City?
Los Angeles to Rapid City is the cheapest route at $192 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $290.
How much is a flight to Rapid City?
Average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Rapid City from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
A round-trip flight to Rapid City costs $462 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Las Vegas average $236, while Denver runs a bit higher at $283.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City?
Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City at $456 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $521.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Rapid City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.
January is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City with an average price of $344 round-trip.
September ($510) and June ($509) are the most expensive.
Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rapid City?
Average price for all round-trip flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
Evening flights to Rapid City are the cheapest at $436 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $488.
What is a good deal for flights to Rapid City?
Flights under $360 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Rapid City at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
Las Vegas $166
Denver $228
Orlando $270
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When are flights to Rapid City the cheapest?
Flights to Rapid City are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What are the most popular airlines flying to Rapid City?
Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
United Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Rapid City among KAYAK users, followed by American Airlines and Delta.
Which airline offers the most nonstop flights to Rapid City?
Based on KAYAK flight schedule data, reflecting busyness trends for the next 3 months. Weekly flight counts are averages and may change as airline schedules are updated.
United Airlines operates the most nonstop flights to Rapid City, with an average of 61 per week. American Airlines follows with 28 weekly nonstop flights. 4 airlines fly nonstop to this destination.
How many direct flights to Rapid City are there each day?
There are around 17 daily direct flights to Rapid City. 42% depart in the morning, 30% in the afternoon, 17% in the evening and 11% at night.
How many direct flights to Rapid City are there each week?
There are 123 direct flights to Rapid City each week. Monday is the day with the most departures at 15%.
How many long-haul flights are there to Rapid City each week?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
No long-haul flights serve this destination.
How many cities have direct flights to Rapid City?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
7 cities have direct flights to Rapid City. Denver has the most with 54 direct flights per week.
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Your questions about flights to Rapid City, answered
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Where can I rent a car at Rapid City Regional Airport?
To rent a car, head to the Arrivals terminal of Rapid City Regional Airport. You will find the rental desks near the airport’s baggage claim and you can choose between 6 different major companies including Enterprise, Avis, and National. All vehicles are located on-site and only a few minutes from the airport’s main terminal.
Which hotels are closest to Rapid City Regional Airport?
For travelers who would like to stay in a hotel near the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, book a room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City, which is also only a 15m drive from Rapid City Regional Airport. To book a room at an affordable hotel, select the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, which is a 5m drive from the Journey Museum & Learning Center and a 17m drive from the airport.
Does Rapid City Regional Airport have a pet relief zone?
To let your pet or service animal stretch its legs, bring them to the pet relief zone located outside of Rapid City Regional Airport near the east Departure doors. This area contains waste disposal bags, trashcans, and some grass, making it a convenient place to tend to your animal’s needs.
Can I use public transportation to travel from Rapid City Regional Airport to the city’s downtown?
At this time, it is not possible to use public transportation to travel from Rapid City Regional Airport to the city’s downtown. Instead, you will have to rent a car, book a shuttle, or take a taxi. Without any extra traffic or delays the drive takes between 18 and 20m.
Which other cities can I fly to from Rapid City Regional Airport?
Since RAP is a regional airport, you'll only find flights to other cities within the U.S. Some of the cities you can fly to from RAP include Seattle, Las Vegas, San Jose, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, San Antonio, New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. You'll find direct flights to destinations like Chicago (ORD) at the airport.
Which international airport is close to Rapid City Regional Airport?
The closest international airport to RAP is Denver International Airport (DEN). You can fly to DEN to connect to an international flight. You'll also find direct flights from RAP to other airports with international flights, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Are there parking options where my ride can wait for me at Rapid City Regional Airport?
There are two parking lots at Rapid City Regional Airport: P1 and P2. All lots offer free parking for the first 30min, after which you'll have to pay a certain amount for every hour or 30min. Accessible parking options are also available for passengers with limited mobility.
What are my best flight options to Rapid City from Southeast U.S.?
If you're planning to fly to Rapid City from the Southeast region, you'll find flights departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Miami International Airport (MIA), Tampa International Airport (TPA), and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). All airports have one-stop flights to RAP.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Rapid City?
United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Rapid City at 61 per week, and for this route United Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Rapid City. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
How far is Rapid City from downtown Rapid City?
Rapid City is 9.0 mi from downtown Rapid City.
How long are nonstop flights to Rapid City from different departure cities?
Nonstop flight time to Rapid City varies depending on your departure city:
• from Las Vegas: 2h 12m • from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport: 2h 22m • from Charlotte: 3h 39m • from Denver: 1h 09m • from Chicago: 2h 26m
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Rapid City?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Rapid City are from: • Washington, D.C., from $287 round-trip • Chicago, from $290 round-trip
How many flights serve Rapid City?
Rapid City receives 18 flights per day and 123 per week from across the world. Denver has the most flights to Rapid City, with 54 weekly flights.
How do I know if a flight to Rapid City is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Rapid City is around $360 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How expensive are last-minute flights to Rapid City?
Last-minute fares to Rapid City – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the average round-trip fare of $462.
Your guide to booking Rapid City flights
From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
For the best chance at a low fare to Rapid City, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
For flights to Rapid City, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $360 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Rapid City around January. Round-trip fares historically average $344 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
Before you book:
• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal. • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers. • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID. • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $52 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Rapid City average $436 compared to $488 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Rapid City, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Allegiant Air includes a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
For those interested in direct flights to Rapid City, look into booking your reservation with American, Delta, or United Airlines. Each of these companies offers several daily flights to this location from around the US, and they offer additional perks such as free snacks.
If you need to refuel after a long day of traveling, purchase a warm meal at one of the two Airport Restaurant locations in Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). These restaurants open every day at 5:00 am and serve a selection of sandwiches and salads.
Forgot a flight essential or need to pick up a souvenir after your flight to Rapid City? Head over to the Airport Gift Shop, located on the second level of Rapid City Regional Airport. This store sells a variety of snacks, magazines, headphones, t-shirts, keychains, and postcards.
If you or someone you are traveling with has a disability, there are several amenities to take advantage of at Rapid City Regional Airport. In addition to the standard features like accessible elevators and parking spaces, the employees in the administration offices on the second floor can help you to page another traveler, and Skycap porters are available to push wheelchairs.
Rapid City Regional Airport is a strictly smoke-free zone, meaning travelers cannot use cigarettes or other nicotine-based products within its terminals. If you need to smoke, you will instead have to exit the airport’s building and go at least 50 feet from its main doors.
If you're flying to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) from New York, you'll find a selection of flights departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Newark Liberty International Airport. Several airlines offer one-stop flights from these airports to RAP, including Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
Travelers from West Coast U.S. flying to Rapid City Regional Airport can find one-stop flights at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with Denver International Airport (DEN) as the only stopover.
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