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$294+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City (DSM - 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

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$294
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$417
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/85:23 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Tue 7/156:50 amRAP - DSM
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/185:12 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/215:30 amRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$319
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/13:35 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop24h 07mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/610:22 pmRAP - DSM
2 stops23h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$455
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2510:31 amDSM - RAP
3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:32 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/65:02 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$585

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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 MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

5:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

6:50 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$294

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

5:12 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Rapid City

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

$319

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

3:35 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

10:22 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$455

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

10:31 am-9:12 pm

3 stops35h 41m

Rapid City

Sun 6/29

10:02 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$485

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

7:32 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop21h 36m

Rapid City

Wed 8/6

5:02 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$585

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Deals found on 6/10

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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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

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

    Delta, at $294, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Users have found that Delta is 26% 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.

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  • 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 $504). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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