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$118+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$118
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/286:33 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/15:19 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 9/37:45 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Thu 9/112:20 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/9$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/199:42 amDTW - RAP
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2612:42 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/114:20 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/216:30 amRAP - DTW
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$339

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DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:33 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop23h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 9/1

5:19 pm-8:09 am

1 stop12h 50m

$251

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

7:45 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Rapid City

Thu 9/11

2:20 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

9:42 am-5:34 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

12:42 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$277

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

4:20 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Rapid City

Mon 7/21

6:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$339

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:33 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$118

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/10

8:40 am-9:09 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$164

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

7:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$206

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

11:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$251

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

5:28 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$256

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Deals found on 6/10

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Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $259, 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 $277 and $339, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Rapid City for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $206 and $251, 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.

  • 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 $504). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$400Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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