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Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:47 am - 10:15 am
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$261United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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$261American Airlines
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$270United Airlines
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$271American Airlines
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$271United Airlines
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$271American Airlines
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$275Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rapid City

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Rapid City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Rapid City?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rapid City was found on the route from Minneapolis, at $261 return. The most popular connection is from Boston to Rapid City and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $359 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Rapid City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $339. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $433 on average.

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 year for round-trip flights to Rapid City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Rapid City is January, where tickets cost $348 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $502 and $493 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $295.

What is a good deal for flights to Rapid City?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Rapid City, 25% of our users found tickets to Rapid City for the following prices or less: From Las Vegas $106 round-trip, from Minneapolis $148 round-trip, from Orlando Sanford Intl Airport $158 round-trip.

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FAQs - booking Rapid City flights

  • 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 cheapest flight to Rapid City?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Rapid City was found on the route from Minneapolis, at $261 return. The most popular connection is from Boston to Rapid City and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $359 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Rapid City Airport from central Rapid City?

    You’ll need to travel 9 miles to reach the Rapid City city center from Rapid City Airport.

  • What is the name of Rapid City’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Rapid City, called Rapid City Airport (RAP). It can also be referred to as Rapid City or Rapid City Regional.

  • How much is a flight to Rapid City?

    On average, a flight to Rapid City costs $294. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $49 and departed from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rapid City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rapid City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rapid City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rapid City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rapid City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rapid City with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rapid City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rapid City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rapid City

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Rapid City? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Rapid City for the following prices or less: From Chicago O'Hare Intl $271, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $289, from Dallas/Fort Worth $369
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rapid City flight deals.
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Rapid City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rapid City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Rapid City. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
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7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Comfortable seats. Nice service online. Short flight, so not a lot of time to enjoy.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jul 2026
SEA - SMF
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Comfortable seats. Nice service online. Short flight, so not a lot of time to enjoy.

Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

It was strange that the flight attendant was so adamant about having phones turned to airplane mode that he was calling out names from networks shown and waiting until they were all gone. I've never experienced that before, and after already working through an hour+ delay, it felt tone deaf. I take dozens of flights per year and have never experienced anything similar.

The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Your survey needs a N/A option. I didn’t use the entertainment or eat food.

The flight was over 2 hours late.. once we finally got boarded things were fine

Poor communication, we sat on the plane for an hour before pushing back. They were oversold and with a full plane kept looking for someone to step off for someone else to board. So after an hour wait at the gate we missed our departure window and proceeded to spend an additional hour on the tarmac waiting for a refiled flight plan according to the pilots. Occasional updates, somewhat insensitive crew to passengers needing to use the lavatory (it was 2 hrs beyond what anyone expected). Overall just poor execution...especially when the flight was listed as "arriving early" up until about 30 minutes past our departure time.

No tv. No free wifi. They need to ipgrade these planes - especially on a 2 hour flight.

Flight was delayed for about an hour but overall good experience

Delta staff was exceptionally helpful and considerate. However, the first two of three flight legs were delayed making connections tentative and stressful.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

The experience with United Airlines was excellent; however, the experience with Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) was horrible. Although our flight departed from Terminal B, we had to go through security in Terminal C and then get on a train for travel to Terminal B. Additionally, there was significant walking required to get to the boarding location.

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

It was poor a four hour delay and no explanation for the delay. What’s a 35 dollars going to do. It also made me miss my car rental,

It was on time. Flight was comfortable. Staff was nice. It was the way a flight should always be.

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

A very pleasant flight but it would be greatly improved with wifi to help entertain kids

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

This flight 1810 on 7/30 from EWR to DFW got 4 hours delay. this round trip experience is bad, my AA flight 618 from DFW to EWR on 7/28 was redirected to PIT and totally delayed about 9 hours due to mixed of weather and AA IT outage and then on the way back delayed for 4 hours. Lucky, i changed my flight to UA on the way back. i don't like AA anymore. i will consider other airline options in the future.

Bad experience going to DFW with an IT outage then bad on the way back with a nearly 5 hour delay that’s started as maintenance then caused us to wait further due to weather - which would not have happened if we had left on time.

IT issues created a mess had you change my flight and your system never changed it

Horrible experience flying with American. Flight was delayed due to inbound flight delay. Fine, it happens. Then, we were delayed an additional almost 30 minutes due to the paperwork for departure having a "clerical error." Then, upon landing at the destination airport we were stuck on the plane for an HOUR after we landed and pulled up to the gate because apparently there was another plane. An hour waiting for the gate 12:30 AM when the flight has already been delayed due to operational error feels like a complete failure of the ability to do the one thing they need to do apart from actually have the plane takeoff and land. Very disappointing.

It was a 3 hour flight from Dallas to Missoula. The aircraft did not have power plugs, internet or in-flight entertainment. When boarding, one flight attendant was "somewhere in the airport" so delayed the boarding process (not coming from another flight) although we did take off on time and landed early. In flight there was little to no service - we got the standard beverage but no real connection with the crew which feels unusual for a 3 hour flight. A passenger needed help stowing her bag and got no assistance, and actually some passive aggressive comments from the flight attendants about "she needs to remove the extender" and "she'll have to find a place for it". I have seen others be helpful and put a bag in the closet, or support assistance as the boarding door was already closed. Just not a great experience considering the cost of my round trip ticket {$1000}.

Disorganized boarding. Mandatory to gate check bags. Curt flight staff. No space for cabin bag, even when I was in first class.

On time departure & early arrival. Made a long day much better.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

Boarding and crew were great, but seats are terribly uncomfortable. No food or entertainment options.

Everything went very smoothly! Thanks for a great first experience flying with small children!

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

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