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$163+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RAP
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Rapid City

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 March 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2512:03 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 5/24:57 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2511:25 am
DSM
-
RAP
2 stops8h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/116:55 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Wed 4/153:55 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/1111:25 am
DSM
-
RAP
2 stops8h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1510:55 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/249:14 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 5/2810:21 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:03 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 5/164:57 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 9/36:00 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1010:13 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/274:48 pm
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 6/25:00 pm
RAP
-
DSM
2 stops14h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 8/2911:34 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 9/211:08 am
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/245:00 am
DSM
-
RAP
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 5/285:00 pm
RAP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$411

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$420
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

1:35 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 5/30

11:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$329

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

12:03 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

4:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$329

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

11:25 am-7:02 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$334

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

11:25 am-7:02 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Rapid City

Wed 4/15

10:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$344

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

5:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 40m

Rapid City

Fri 5/29

5:53 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$361

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

Rapid City

Thu 9/10

10:13 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$391
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

9:14 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Rapid City

Wed 9/2

11:08 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$409
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

8:00 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$163

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

2:16 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$221
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

5:17 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$261

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Deals found on 3/25

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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.

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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 March 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 $329, United Airlines can have you in Rapid City from Des Moines in 4h 37m. Des Moines and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Rapid City round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $315, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Rapid City.. Users have found that United Airlines is 21% 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.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Rapid City

Discover the top airline 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 March 29, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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