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$404+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Dayton (RAP - DAY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DAY
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sun 4/5
Sun 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:45 am
RAP
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DAY
2 stops9h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3111:39 am
DAY
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RAP
2 stops10h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:45 pm
RAP
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DAY
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 3/98:34 am
DAY
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RAP
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:45 pm
RAP
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DAY
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 3/228:34 am
DAY
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RAP
1 stop26h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/185:32 am
RAP
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DAY
2 stops13h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 3/225:56 pm
DAY
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RAP
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$700

Find flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 6, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(United Airlines)
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RAP - DAY

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Rapid City

Wed 3/18

5:32 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

5:56 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$700

Rapid CityDayton

RAP - DAY

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Rapid City

Wed 3/18

12:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

10:50 am-9:57 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$796

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Dayton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated March 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Dayton have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,403 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,403 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,403 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Dayton in just under 9h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 09m. Rapid City and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1006 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Dayton round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dayton, with prices starting at $443.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Dayton

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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