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$344+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — RAP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$344
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$458
From Dayton to Rapid City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 12/109:00 amDAY - RAP
2 stops10h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:55 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/246:52 amDAY - RAP
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/273:40 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/282:29 pmDAY - RAP
2 stops10h 02mDelta
Fri 8/12:25 pmRAP - DAY
2 stops7h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/3$417

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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 July 3, 2025.
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DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Wed 12/10

8:55 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

7:10 am-8:09 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$344

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Tue 8/12

8:24 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Rapid City

Tue 8/19

11:25 am-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$351

DaytonRapid City

DAY - RAP

DAYRAP

Dayton

Mon 7/28

2:29 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

2:25 pm-12:13 am

2 stops7h 48m

$417

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $344. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $351 and $417, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 20% 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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