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$271+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Rapid City (DAY - RAP)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — RAP
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$497
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 September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 12/109:01 amDAY - RAP
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:55 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amDAY - RAP
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:43 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/199:00 amDAY - RAP
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/251:44 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amDAY - RAP
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Sat 12/132:51 pmRAP - DAY
2 stops21h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/10$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/269:00 amDAY - RAP
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/305:50 pmRAP - DAY
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$542

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DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Wed 12/10

9:01 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

2:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$339

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

1:43 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$344

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Sun 10/19

9:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop27h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 10/25

1:44 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$423

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

2:51 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$508

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Fri 9/26

9:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop27h 13m

Rapid City

Tue 9/30

5:50 pm-11:07 am

2 stops15h 17m

$542

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Thu 9/25

8:17 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$271

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Thu 9/25

11:42 am-8:34 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$296

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Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Rapid City

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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 $502). 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.

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

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 September 11, 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
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Rapid City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to Rapid City in 6h 10m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Dayton to Rapid City is about 1006 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $323. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $328 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 29% 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 $502). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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