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$178+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City (DTW - 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RAP
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 (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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$406
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Rapid City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/114:24 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/284:30 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/18:45 amRAP - DTW
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/269:42 amDTW - RAP
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:04 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/249:05 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/284:55 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop13h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$321

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

4:24 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$259

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

4:30 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

8:45 am-8:19 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$264

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

9:42 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Rapid City

Tue 9/2

6:04 pm-11:27 am

1 stop15h 23m

$274

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

9:05 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops21h 44m

Rapid City

Sun 9/28

4:55 pm-7:59 am

1 stop13h 04m

$321

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

5:43 am-5:42 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$178

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

9:20 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 45m

$249

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

7:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$256

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 July 29, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 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 $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $264, and American Airlines, from $274. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $178. Users have also found prices from $249 and $256 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$273Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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