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$206+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$206
(Delta)
From Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:30 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2412:30 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/2112:43 pmRAP - DTW
2 stops8h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/247:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/162:20 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Tue 10/219:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/10$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 6/284:39 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/25:27 amDTW - RAP
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$419

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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

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 8/21

8:30 pm-5:58 am

1 stop7h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

12:30 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$257

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 8/21

12:43 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$264

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 10/16

2:20 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$314

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 6/28

4:39 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

5:27 am-11:29 am

1 stop8h 02m

$419

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 7/23

2:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$206

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 7/23

11:16 am-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$211

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 7/23

5:28 pm-11:08 pm

3 stops27h 40m

$220

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Fri 6/20

4:39 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 43m

$286

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Deals found on 6/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!

Related info for your journey

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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 $264 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $314 and $419 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $206. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • 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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