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$231+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RAP
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$261
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$647
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/188:20 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2210:02 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/165:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/235:57 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 10/147:45 pmDTW - RAP
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 10/212:20 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/30$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/287:14 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:30 amRAP - DTW
2 stops8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$451

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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.

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Detroit

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

8:20 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Rapid City

Sun 6/22

10:02 pm-5:40 am

1 stop29h 38m

$343

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

5:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop14h 27m

Rapid City

Tue 9/23

5:57 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$399

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Rapid City

Tue 10/21

4:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$401

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

7:14 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 06m

Rapid City

Mon 8/4

5:30 am-3:32 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$451

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$231

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 59m

$261

DetroitRapid City

DTW - RAP

DTWRAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-5:02 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$276

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Deals found on 4/30

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rapid City

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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $400. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $431, and United Airlines, from $451. These flights start at 37% 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 $261. Users have also found prices from $306 and $386 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 $520). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$488Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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