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$244+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Rapid City (DTT - 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RAP
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$244
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$444
From Detroit (DTT) to Rapid City
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/47:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Mon 12/84:25 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/15$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/147:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2112:56 pmRAP - DTW
2 stops8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:30 amRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/712:56 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$304
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/171:44 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1811:15 amRAP - DTW
2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$344

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Rapid City

Mon 12/8

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

Rapid City

Tue 10/21

12:56 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

5:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$289

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Rapid City

Tue 10/7

12:56 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$304

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

7:54 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$244

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-11:32 am

2 stops7h 32m

$326

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Deals found on 9/13

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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 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Detroit 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
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Rapid City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Rapid City in 5h 22m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit and Rapid City is about 999 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $258, Delta will fly you from Detroit to Rapid City and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $265 and $297, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Rapid City for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Detroit 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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