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$279+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City (IND - 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — RAP
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to Rapid City are usually found in January or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/258:00 amIND - RAP
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:11 amRAP - IND
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/223:25 pmIND - RAP
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:18 pmRAP - IND
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/217:45 pmIND - RAP
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:15 amRAP - IND
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/309:55 amIND - RAP
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:05 pmRAP - IND
1 stop18h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$923

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 December 23, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$377
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IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

7:05 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 06m

Rapid City

Sun 2/15

4:29 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$279

IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

3:45 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Rapid City

Sun 2/15

2:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$279

IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

7:05 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 08m

Rapid City

Sun 1/18

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$279

IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Sat 2/7

12:52 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Rapid City

Sat 2/21

4:29 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$279

IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Rapid City

Sat 1/31

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$349

IndianapolisRapid City

IND - RAP

INDRAP

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

9:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Rapid City

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$349

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Deals found on 12/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Rapid City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Indianapolis-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis to Rapid City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Rapid City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Rapid City (average of $192). Flying from Indianapolis to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Rapid City?

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 December 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
9,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Rapid City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Indianapolis to Rapid City in 5h 06m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Indianapolis and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 910 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Indianapolis to Rapid City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $258 and $258 round-trip. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Rapid City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Rapid City (average of $192). Flying from Indianapolis to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 Indianapolis to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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