How long is the flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Dayton in just under 8h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Rapid City and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1006 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to DAY?

When flying from Rapid City to Dayton, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Dayton?

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Fri 12/1912:18 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/216:28 amDAY - RAP

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$670

Sat 12/206:05 pmRAP - DAY

2 stops17h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:28 amDAY - RAP

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,049

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sat 1/1712:35 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/218:30 amDAY - RAP

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$359

Wed 1/142:40 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/179:05 amDAY - RAP

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$364

Thu 1/13:35 pmRAP - DAY

2 stops19h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:28 amDAY - RAP

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$588

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/1912:18 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/216:28 amDAY - RAP

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$670

Thu 1/13:35 pmRAP - DAY

2 stops19h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:28 amDAY - RAP

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$588

Wed 1/142:40 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/179:05 amDAY - RAP

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$364

Sat 1/1712:35 pmRAP - DAY

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/218:30 amDAY - RAP

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$359

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Round-trip from	$359 (United Airlines)

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RAP - DAY

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Sat 1/17

12:35 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

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Wed 1/21

8:30 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

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Rapid City

Wed 1/14

2:40 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Dayton

Sat 1/17

9:05 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$364

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3:35 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops19h 43m

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1 stop6h 02m

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How long is the flight from Rapid City to Dayton?
United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Dayton in just under 8h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Rapid City and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1006 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Dayton that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Dayton?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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