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$185+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RAP
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$353
From Des Moines to Rapid City
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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 August 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/55:15 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:19 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:15 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/65:59 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:00 amDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/305:59 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/264:09 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/35:00 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 10/211:31 amDSM - RAP
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/49:00 amRAP - DSM
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/194:09 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:12 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/233:49 pmDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/265:02 pmRAP - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:15 amDSM - RAP
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/195:30 amRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/296:00 amDSM - RAP
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/15:30 amRAP - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$327

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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 August 13, 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 MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

4:04 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

5:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Rapid City

Tue 9/9

3:19 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

5:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Rapid City

Sat 9/6

5:59 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$254

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

Rapid City

Sat 8/30

5:59 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$259

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

4:09 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

5:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$299

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

11:31 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$303

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

4:09 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Rapid City

Sun 9/21

6:12 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$308

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$185

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

5:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$211

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

5:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$211

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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 August 13, 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
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

    United Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Rapid City.. Users have found that United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $185 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $211 and $216, 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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