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$193+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RAP
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$193
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$460
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:25 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Thu 9/114:24 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop3h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/121:09 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/165:02 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/511:34 amDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/125:30 amRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/296:50 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop18h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/318:30 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop14h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/137:00 amDSM - RAP
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1710:00 pmRAP - DSM
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$358

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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

Fri 9/5

5:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Rapid City

Thu 9/11

4:24 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

1:09 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

5:02 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$259

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

11:34 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Rapid City

Fri 9/12

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

$279

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Rapid City

Sun 8/31

8:30 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$345

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Rapid City

Sun 8/17

10:00 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$358

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

3:49 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$193

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

3:50 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops7h 42m

$236

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

8:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$316

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Rapid City one-way?

    $193 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $236 and $380, respectively.

  • 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 $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 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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