What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $274.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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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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 August 7, 2025.

Sat 9/135:30 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/177:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$259

Thu 10/162:26 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Tue 10/217:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 8/5

$274

Thu 8/2112:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/256:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$304

Wed 12/106:20 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Sat 12/137:45 pmDTW - RAP

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/6

$305

Wed 10/15:00 pmRAP - DTW

2 stops14h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/812:08 pmDTW - RAP

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$328

Thu 9/412:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/116:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5

$339

Best flights from Rapid City to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Sat 9/135:30 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/177:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$259

Thu 10/162:26 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Tue 10/217:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 8/5

$274

Wed 10/15:00 pmRAP - DTW

2 stops14h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/812:08 pmDTW - RAP

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$328

Thu 8/2112:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/256:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$304

Wed 12/106:20 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Sat 12/137:45 pmDTW - RAP

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/6

$305

Thu 9/412:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/116:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5

$339

Last-minute flights from Rapid City to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit. Data last updated August 7, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 8/2112:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/256:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$304

Thu 8/218:30 pmRAP - DTW

3 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/256:00 amDTW - RAP

2 stops12h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$466

Thu 9/412:43 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/116:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5

$339

Sat 9/135:30 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/177:00 amDTW - RAP

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$259

One-way flights from Rapid City to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Tue 9/26:04 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/4

$221

Wed 8/205:39 amRAP - DTW

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/5

$261

Wed 8/2010:15 amRAP - DTW

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/5

$281

Wed 8/136:26 amRAP - DTW

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 8/6

$286

Sat 8/166:12 pmRAP - DTW

1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$324

Wed 8/138:47 amRAP - DTW

2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6

$331

Sat 8/169:42 amRAP - DTW

2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/7

$356

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Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 9/13

5:30 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$259

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 10/16

2:26 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$274

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 8/21

12:43 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

$304

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

7:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$305

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 10/1

5:00 pm-9:06 am

2 stops14h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

12:08 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$328

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

12:43 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

$339

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 9/2

6:04 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$221

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 8/20

5:39 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$261

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-10:22 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$281

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 8/13

6:26 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$286

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,987 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $274.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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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