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$249+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Kansas City (RAP - MCI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — MCI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 September 17, 2025.

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$249
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January
From Rapid City to Kansas City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/63:20 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/105:18 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/510:14 amRAP - MCI
1 stop24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/78:28 pmMCI - RAP
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/308:30 amRAP - MCI
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/41:46 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/57:10 amRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/71:47 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 9/263:20 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:00 amMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/25:30 amRAP - MCI
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:00 amMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/55:18 amRAP - MCI
2 stops15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:05 amMCI - RAP
2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/64:28 pmRAP - MCI
2 stops19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/109:41 amMCI - RAP
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$809

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

4:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Kansas City

Mon 3/2

5:40 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$249

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Mon 10/6

3:20 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Kansas City

Fri 10/10

5:18 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$305

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Wed 11/5

10:14 am-11:46 am

1 stop24h 32m

Kansas City

Fri 11/7

8:28 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$328

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Tue 9/30

8:30 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

1:46 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$329

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Thu 10/2

11:15 am-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Kansas City

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$329

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Wed 3/11

5:48 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Kansas City

Mon 3/16

4:57 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$347

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

12:35 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$260

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

5:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$321

Rapid CityKansas City

RAP - MCI

RAPMCI

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

8:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops26h 23m

$511

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Deals found on 9/16

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to Kansas City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rapid City to Kansas City in 4h 49m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rapid City to Kansas City is about 540 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Kansas City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Kansas City round-trip from $212. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Rapid City to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Kansas City. 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 September 17, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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