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$130+ Cheap flights from Denver to Rapid City (DEN - 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — RAP
Jan 19 — Jan 261
Sun 1/19
Sun 1/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Denver Intl to Rapid City are usually found in August or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) 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 January 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$478
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Cheapest flights from Denver to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/611:20 amDEN - RAP
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/711:34 amRAP - DEN
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 8/1510:14 amDEN - RAP
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/218:30 pmRAP - DEN
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/66:25 amDEN - RAP
2 stops16h 16mDelta
Sun 2/96:00 amRAP - DEN
2 stops12h 57mDelta
Deal found 1/13$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/285:00 amDEN - RAP
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/712:25 pmRAP - DEN
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$678
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Fri 2/282:20 pmDEN - RAP
2 stops21h 33mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/75:22 amRAP - DEN
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14$696

Find flights from Denver to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver 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 January 14, 2025.

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DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Thu 2/6

11:20 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Rapid City

Fri 2/7

11:34 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$259

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Fri 7/11

10:14 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Rapid City

Sun 7/13

9:49 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$417

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Thu 2/6

6:25 am-10:41 pm

2 stops16h 16m

Rapid City

Sun 2/9

6:00 am-6:57 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$424

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Fri 2/28

5:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

Rapid City

Fri 3/7

12:25 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$678

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Fri 2/28

2:20 pm-11:53 am

2 stops21h 33m

Rapid City

Fri 3/7

5:22 am-10:42 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$696

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Thu 2/13

11:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$130

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Wed 1/29

5:50 pm-9:18 pm

3 stops27h 28m

$195

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Tue 1/21

6:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$540

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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: When it comes to deals on Denver-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Denver-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Denver-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Denver-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Denver-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Denver to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Denver to Rapid City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Denver to Rapid City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Denver to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Denver to Rapid City, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Denver to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 DEN to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Denver to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Denver to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Denver to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Denver to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Denver to Rapid City

Explore weekly flight availability from Denver to Rapid City. 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 January 14, 2025.

The most flights from DEN to RAP are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 January 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Delta from Denver to Rapid City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver 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 airports do I use to fly from Denver to Rapid City?

    If you wish to fly to Rapid City from Denver, then you need to book flights from Denver Intl to Rapid City. There are 7 flights from Denver Intl (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) per day to choose from. Flights to Rapid City from Denver Intl are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 10m is how long a nonstop flight from Denver to Rapid City typically takes.

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

    The Denver Intl to Rapid City flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Denver to Rapid City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $424 and $678 round-trip. United Airlines is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (89%), United Airlines (86%) or SkyWest Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Denver to Rapid City.

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

    While on average a flight from Denver to Rapid City is generally $283, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Denver Intl - Rapid City), you can expect to pay $259 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Denver to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 airline flying from Denver to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Denver 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 January 14, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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