Rapid City

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Flights to Rapid City in 2026

Cheapest flights to Rapid City

Wed 12/93:25 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Sun 12/132:35 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/3$359
Tue 12/86:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Tue 12/156:42 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 11/4$369
Thu 12/107:30 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Sun 12/136:42 am -
1 stop5h 03m
Deal found 11/4$369
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Sun 12/135:00 am -
2 stops8h 14m
Deal found 11/4$374
Tue 12/12:35 pm -
1 stop9h 07m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
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Deal found 11/3$413
Tue 12/14:58 pm -
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Mon 12/76:00 am -
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Deal found 11/6$415
Tue 11/1711:48 am -
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Sat 11/214:36 pm -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 11/3$429
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Deal found 11/3$429
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Mon 12/72:40 pm -
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Deal found 11/6$439
Fri 11/206:00 am -
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Deal found 11/4$439
Sat 11/216:00 am -
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Deal found 11/7$457
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1 stop7h 20m
Mon 12/72:35 pm -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 11/6$473

Find flight deals to Rapid City

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$519

Round-trip from

$359

One-way from

$299
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
From New York to Rapid City
One-way flight from New York to Rapid City (RAP)

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LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/3

9:16 am-10:17 am

2 stops27h 01m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

NewarkRapid City

EWR Newark - RAP Rapid City

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Newark

Thu 12/3

6:05 am-10:17 am

2 stops30h 12m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

NewarkRapid City

EWR Newark - RAP Rapid City

EWRRAP

Newark

Thu 12/3

11:55 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

New YorkRapid City

LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

LGARAP

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

NewarkRapid City

EWR Newark - RAP Rapid City

EWRRAP

Newark

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

New YorkRapid City

LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

LGARAP

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/10

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Rapid City

Sun 12/13

4:36 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$369

New YorkRapid City

LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

LGARAP

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/1

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

Rapid City

Tue 1/5

2:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$369

New YorkRapid City

LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

LGARAP

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-8:38 pm

3 stops16h 38m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$390

New YorkRapid City

LGA New York LaGuardia - RAP Rapid City

LGARAP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/1

4:58 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Rapid City

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$415

NewarkRapid City

EWR Newark - RAP Rapid City

EWRRAP

Newark

Thu 11/19

9:35 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Rapid City flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Rapid City flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Rapid City flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Rapid City. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rapid City

How long is the flight to Rapid City?

On average, a flight from New York to Rapid City takes 5 hours 53 minutes. Flights to Rapid City from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rapid City?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rapid City are Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to Rapid City

The Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in South Dakota is a convenient and efficient airport for travelers visiting both Rapid City and the renowned Black Hills. RAP is the airport you want to fly into if you want to visit Mount Rushmore, the Badlands National Park, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Located approximately 9 miles southeast of Rapid City, RAP is a small airport with just seven gates, and therefore easy to navigate. This means that you will be through the airport and on your way to your South Dakota adventures as soon as possible.

You can find a number of non-stop flights to the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) that depart from major cities in the western half of the United States. United flies non-stop to RAP from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). United flies to Rapid City non-stop from the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado. Allegiant flies non-stop from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and from the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Several airlines operate non-stop flights between Rapid City and airports east of the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). American flies non-stop from its hub at the Charlotte - Douglas International Airport (CTL) and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). United also flies non-stop to Rapid City from Chicago (ORD). Delta and Sun Country Airlines both offer direct flights between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and (RAP). From the Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida, you can fly non-stop to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) aboard Allegiant.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Rapid City?

    No matter what time of year you visit Rapid City, make sure you pack sturdy walking shoes. If it is the winter months, make sure they are warm boots to protect your feet from the snow. Also bring extra socks to keep your feet cushioned and comfortable as you explore everything the Black Hills have to offer. In the summer months, sunblock and sunglasses are a must, and a sun hat is highly recommended. In the winter, pack warm, comfortable clothes to slip into after a day's adventures. Make sure to pack a warm jacket, gloves, and a warm beanie hat. Also consider packing a small tote or knapsack that you can use to bring with you on your day's excursions.

  • What are some things to do in Rapid City?

    You already know about some of the wonderful sites that the Black Hills have to offer, but consider taking a tour to some of these sites in order to get the most of your visit. For example, you can take a Badlands van tour or a self-guided audio driving tour in the Black Hills. To add some extra excitement to your trip, you can participate in the Rapid City scavenger hunt. Other things you can see in Rapid City include a dinosaur park, reptile gardens, Bear Country USA, and Storybook Island. If you are interested in museums, you can check out the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, the Journey Museum and Learning Center, and the Museum of Geology.

  • Can I take public transport from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) into Downtown Rapid City?

    From RAP, you can hail a cab from the company City Cab or Black Hills Grab a Cab. Airport shuttles you can take from RAP include Rapid Express Shuttle, Giddy Up and Go Shuttle, and Dave's World Tours. Lift, Uber, Wridz, and Turo app cars can pick you up at RAP, as well. Check with your hotel to see whether they have a shuttle that can transport you from RAP. If you have reserved a rental car, you can find the rental car agency counters in the arrivals section of the airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Rapid City.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rapid City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rapid City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rapid City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rapid City.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rapid City?

    Rapid City is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rapid City. One-way flights to Rapid City typically cost $83, while round-trip flights cost around $226.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rapid City?

    A round-trip flight to Rapid City will typically cost around $407, however they can be found for as little as $226.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rapid City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rapid City, Denver Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 18 minutes).

  • Does Rapid City have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rapid City can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rapid City?

    Yes. Rapid City has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Black Hills Getaway - Brand New 3-bedroom/3-bathroom home in Rapid City is the closest property to Rapid City (2.0 mi away from Rapid City).

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