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$256+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DTW
Jan 1 — Jan 81
Thu 1/1
Thu 1/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit

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 December 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:05 amRAP - DTW
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:46 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:05 amRAP - DTW
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:02 amDTW - RAP
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/612:41 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/84:48 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:05 amRAP - DTW
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/39:02 amDTW - RAP
1 stop25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/165:15 amRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/205:11 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:30 amRAP - DTW
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:50 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$543

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$256
(United Airlines)
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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

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

4:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$259

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 1/15

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$284

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops8h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

11:05 am-6:47 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$349

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 12/25

12:18 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$256

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 12/30

12:18 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$311

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Fri 12/26

12:18 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$330

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Fri 12/19

1:27 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$611

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Deals found on 11/30

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-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 December 2, 2025.
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
9,065 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 24m. The distance between Rapid City and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 999 mi.

  • 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?

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  • 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Detroit. 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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