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$58+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis (RAP - MSP)

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RAP — MSP
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rapid City to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in July or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$115
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$193

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:09 pmRAP - MSP
Nonstop1h 29mSun Country Air
Mon 8/43:48 pmMSP - RAP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/8$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 8/225:16 pmRAP - MSP
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/248:18 amMSP - RAP
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Fri 9/261:12 pmRAP - MSP
1 stop19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:20 amMSP - RAP
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Mon 10/279:15 pmMSP - RAP
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/7$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/254:38 pmRAP - MSP
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/286:00 amMSP - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$331

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis 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 July 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

5:09 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/4

3:48 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$115

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Fri 8/22

5:16 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/24

8:18 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$209

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Fri 9/26

1:12 pm-9:44 am

1 stop19h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/5

6:20 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$291

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Thu 8/28

4:25 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/1

9:45 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$299

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Thu 8/21

12:43 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/24

5:48 am-9:06 am

1 stop4h 18m

$301

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Fri 8/8

5:21 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$58

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Sun 10/5

5:58 pm-5:08 am

1 stop10h 10m

$147

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Tue 9/9

1:12 pm-9:44 am

1 stop19h 32m

$153

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

9:42 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$211

Rapid CityMinneapolis

RAP - MSP

RAPMSP

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

6:50 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$249

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Rapid City to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 time of day to fly from RAP to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Rapid City to Minneapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Rapid City to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Rapid City to Minneapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

The most flights from RAP to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,958 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,843 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,958 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

    If you wish to fly to Minneapolis from Rapid City, then you need to book flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis St Paul. There are 11 flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) per day to choose from. Flights to Minneapolis from Rapid City are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 29m is how long a nonstop flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis St Paul typically takes.

  • How popular is this Rapid City to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis round-trip from $115. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $291, and Delta, from $299. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Minneapolis one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $58. Users have also found prices from $153 and $211 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Rapid City to Minneapolis on time: Endeavor Airlines (92%), Air France (91%), Delta (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $746 for a flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (Rapid City - Minneapolis St Paul) is currently priced at $115.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Rapid City to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to Minneapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis. 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 July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$59Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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