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$289+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Rapid City (DAY - RAP)

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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — RAP
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$398
From Dayton to Rapid City
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/227:20 amDAY - RAP
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2612:43 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/212:52 pmDAY - RAP
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2512:43 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 12/99:01 amDAY - RAP
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:55 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 12/97:23 amDAY - RAP
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:46 amRAP - DAY
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 8/3011:42 amDAY - RAP
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/57:00 amRAP - DAY
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 10/197:21 amDAY - RAP
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/231:44 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$454

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Rapid 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Rapid City that are best for you.

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DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Fri 8/22

7:20 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 02m

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

12:43 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$289

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Thu 8/21

2:52 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Rapid City

Mon 8/25

12:43 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$329

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Tue 12/9

9:01 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

2:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$339

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Tue 12/9

7:23 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 20m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

5:46 am-8:37 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$344

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Sat 8/30

11:42 am-8:39 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Rapid City

Fri 9/5

7:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$385

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Sun 10/19

7:21 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 52m

Rapid City

Thu 10/23

1:44 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$454

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Deals found on 8/7

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Dayton to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dayton to Rapid City round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $289. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Dayton to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 Dayton to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Rapid 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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