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$266+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (RAP - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DTW
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit (DTW). 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 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$266
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:29 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/17$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:00 am
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Sat 2/712:45 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/312:35 pm
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops9h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 2/711:05 am
DTW
-
RAP
2 stops8h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$320
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2610:54 am
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Sun 2/17:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$354
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 3/35:20 am
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops10h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/105:48 am
DTW
-
RAP
2 stops9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$370
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.
Wed 5/1312:10 pm
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops9h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 5/274:55 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$379
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/262:08 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 2/18:22 am
DTW
-
RAP
2 stops14h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 1/262:40 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 2/15:30 am
DTW
-
RAP
2 stops9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$439
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/910:54 am
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Fri 2/137:55 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/17$471

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

4:29 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$279

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

11:44 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

5:36 am-9:49 am

1 stop6h 13m

$279

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$309

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 2/3

12:35 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

11:05 am-5:12 pm

2 stops8h 07m

$320

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

5:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:48 am-1:13 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$370

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

12:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

4:55 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$379

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Mon 2/9

10:54 am-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

7:55 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$471

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$266

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 4/11

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$271

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 7/18

12:44 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$281

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Detroit

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated January 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
9,176 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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 Detroit. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Departing from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 4h 05m. The distance between Rapid City and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 999 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $338 on this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Detroit.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit 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 Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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