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$279+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City (DTW - 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RAP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 8/196:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 9/912:36 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/119:03 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 4/169:20 am
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/234:43 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 3/22:52 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/227:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Sun 3/14:29 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 7/76:34 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1412:23 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/253:29 pm
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Thu 4/3012:10 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/267:28 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 5/301:41 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 5/246:00 am
DTW
-
RAP
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 5/291:41 pm
RAP
-
DTW
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$371

Find flight deals from Detroit to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$341
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rapid City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

Sat 4/11

9:03 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Rapid City

Thu 4/16

9:20 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$294

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

4:43 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Rapid City

Mon 3/2

2:52 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$319

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Rapid City

Sun 3/1

4:29 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$339

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

3:29 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Rapid City

Thu 4/30

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$359

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Rapid City

Wed 2/11

12:35 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/24

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City will take you 5h 09m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rapid City is about 999 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City round-trip from $258. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $258, and United Airlines, from $271. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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