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$314+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DAY
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/32:40 pm
RAP
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DAY
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 2/710:50 am
DAY
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RAP
2 stops10h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/278:30 am
RAP
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DAY
2 stops9h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 1/319:05 am
DAY
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RAP
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 1/202:40 pm
RAP
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DAY
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 am
DAY
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RAP
2 stops8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$494

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

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$314
(United Airlines)
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Rapid City

Tue 2/3

2:40 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Dayton

Sat 2/7

10:50 am-7:14 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$314

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Deals found on 1/19

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Dayton

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton (average of $258). Flying from Rapid City to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 January 20, 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
9,180 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,180 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Dayton in just under 5h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Rapid City and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1006 mi.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton (average of $258). Flying from Rapid City to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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