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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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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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 September 14, 2025.

Wed 12/104:25 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop4h 10mDelta

Sat 12/139:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop7h 09mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$259

Fri 10/171:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/196:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$290

Thu 10/161:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$400

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Wed 12/104:25 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop4h 10mDelta

Sat 12/139:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop7h 09mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$259

Fri 10/171:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/196:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$290

Thu 10/161:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$400

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Mon 9/296:12 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/37:17 pmDTW - RAP

1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$495

Mon 10/612:56 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/89:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$471

Thu 10/161:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$400

Fri 10/171:44 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/196:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$290

One-way flights from Rapid City to Detroit
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Mon 10/273:39 pmRAP - DTW

2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$213

Mon 10/272:26 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$271

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Wed 12/10

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 10m

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Sat 12/13

9:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

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RAP - DTW

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Rapid City

Fri 10/17

1:44 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 44m

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Sun 10/19

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

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RAP - DTW

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Rapid City

Thu 10/16

1:44 pm-3:33 pm

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Mon 10/27

3:39 pm-5:28 am

2 stops35h 49m

$213

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RAP - DTW

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Mon 10/27

2:26 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$271

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7.4

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8,931 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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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 10m. 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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