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$145+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RAP
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
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 July 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/1512:35 pm
DTW
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Sat 8/2210:46 am
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop5h 52m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/157:34 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2211:22 am
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/288:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 8/41:35 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/147:30 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 8/225:00 am
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops9h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/155:41 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2212:39 pm
RAP
-
DTW
2 stops10h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/77:22 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 8/151:31 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/2312:56 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 9/296:07 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop13h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$368

Find flight deals from Detroit to Rapid City

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)
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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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

7:34 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 52m

Rapid City

Sat 8/22

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$319

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

10:30 am-5:58 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Rapid City

Wed 9/9

1:31 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$324

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

12:23 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Rapid City

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$376
Quickest round-trip

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

10:40 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Rapid City

Sat 8/8

2:15 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$383

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:34 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 52m

Rapid City

Wed 9/2

1:31 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$409

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

6:35 am-5:58 pm

2 stops13h 23m

Rapid City

Tue 9/8

12:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$414
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

12:35 pm-1:21 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$294

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

12:35 pm-9:27 am

2 stops22h 52m

$295

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

7:22 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$304

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

7:50 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$304

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Deals found on 7/5

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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 July.
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 Detroit-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Detroit-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Rapid City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Rapid City

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Rapid City?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Rapid City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Rapid City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Rapid City?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Rapid City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $338.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Rapid City?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Rapid City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 43m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Rapid City?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Rapid City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 26m.

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 9, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,955 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

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 52m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta 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 $273, respectively.

  • 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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