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$161+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City (DSM - 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RAP
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$386
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Fri 11/75:32 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Mon 11/102:51 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/25$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/175:13 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:50 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/1811:31 amDSM - RAP
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:50 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/35:13 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:50 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/75:45 amDSM - RAP
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1010:22 amRAP - DSM
2 stops10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Fri 10/35:25 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Mon 10/66:05 amRAP - DSM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 9/261:33 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/289:56 amRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Mon 10/65:13 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:50 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/118:00 amDSM - RAP
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/155:30 amRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$354

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Rapid City

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Price

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

5:13 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Rapid City

Sun 10/19

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

5:32 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Rapid City

Mon 11/10

2:51 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

5:13 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Rapid City

Mon 10/20

5:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

5:13 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Rapid City

Mon 10/20

5:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$270

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:00 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$284

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

5:14 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Rapid City

Mon 11/10

8:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$324

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

5:13 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Rapid City

Mon 10/20

5:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$349

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

2:37 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$161

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

11:06 am-1:45 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$203

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Deals found on 9/24

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Rapid City in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Des Moines-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-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 Des Moines-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 Des Moines to Rapid City

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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 September 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Rapid City. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Rapid City?

    For as low as $249, United Airlines can have you in Rapid City from Des Moines in 4h 21m. Des Moines and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Delta, at $248, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Des Moines to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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 Des Moines to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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