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$259+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Rapid City (DTT - 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RAP
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rapid City

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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/49:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Mon 12/82:51 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/3$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/42:25 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/85:15 amRAP - DTW
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/183:32 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/222:20 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/185:47 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/227:00 amRAP - DTW
2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/87:45 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Tue 12/96:05 amRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/4$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/812:10 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/98:30 amRAP - DTW
2 stops13h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$691
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/159:10 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/191:27 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$721
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/195:49 amDTW - RAP
2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/233:35 pmRAP - DTW
2 stops16h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$763

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$672
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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 December 4, 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

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Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Rapid City

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Rapid City

Sun 1/11

4:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Rapid City

Mon 1/12

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$339

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 5/9

5:30 am-3:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$339

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Rapid City

Sun 1/25

2:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$339

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/30

2:30 pm-11:32 am

2 stops23h 02m

$492

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/4

Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Rapid City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Detroit-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit-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 December 4, 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 Detroit to Rapid City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Rapid City in 4h 40m. Fly via American Airlines, 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, American Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Rapid City and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $258 and $271, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Rapid City for 47% 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.

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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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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