How long is the flight from Iowa to Rapid City?

Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Iowa to Rapid City in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 39m. The distance from Iowa to Rapid City is about 592 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Rapid City?

The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Rapid City are Cedar Rapids - Rapid City, Des Moines - Rapid City and Omaha Eppley Airfield - Rapid City.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Iowa to Rapid City?

When booking a flight from Iowa to Rapid City, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Delta or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Iowa to Rapid City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Iowa?

Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Rapid City. It is only a 9.0 mi journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rapid City’s city center.

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

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

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Mon 12/296:46 pmDSM - RAP

2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/212:18 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

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$712

Tue 12/301:55 pmOMA - RAP

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/33:35 pmRAP - OMA

1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$726

Mon 12/295:55 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Fri 1/211:56 amRAP - DSM

1 stop3h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$729

Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:45 amRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

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$741

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1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:05 pmRAP - OMA

1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines

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$753

Mon 12/153:10 pmCID - RAP

1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/221:27 pmRAP - CID

1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines

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$774

Tue 12/238:00 amCID - RAP

2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/293:35 pmRAP - CID

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

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$912

Fri 12/265:45 amOMA - RAP

1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:45 amRAP - OMA

1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines

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$996

Best flights from Iowa to Rapid City
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Sat 1/178:00 amCID - RAP

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/202:40 pmRAP - CID

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

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$214

Thu 1/221:26 pmCID - RAP

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Mon 1/262:08 pmRAP - CID

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

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$269

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1 stop4h 35mDelta

Tue 2/176:00 amRAP - CID

1 stop4h 41mDelta

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$269

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1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines

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$269

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2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1212:35 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$274

Sun 2/156:36 amCID - RAP

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Wed 2/186:00 amRAP - CID

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$321

Fri 1/95:18 pmOMA - RAP

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1312:35 pmRAP - OMA

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

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$309

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1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

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1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

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$339

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1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

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$339

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1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

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$344

Mon 12/296:20 pmOMA - RAP

1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines

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1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines

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$753

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2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/33:35 pmRAP - OMA

1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$819

Last-minute flights from Iowa to Rapid City
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Mon 12/296:46 pmDSM - RAP

2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/212:18 pmRAP - DSM

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$712

Mon 12/295:55 pmDSM - RAP

1 stop5h 46mDelta

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1 stop3h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$729

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1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/33:35 pmRAP - OMA

1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$726

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Deal found 12/15

$269

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1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

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1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines

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1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$339

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1 stop3h 41mDelta

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$209

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1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$214

Tue 1/209:03 amDSM - RAP

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/227:00 amRAP - DSM

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$321

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1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$269

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1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

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$339

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1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/312:35 pmRAP - CID

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$339

One-way flights from Iowa to Rapid City
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Tue 4/211:57 pmOMA - RAP

1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$191

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2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines

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$236

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1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

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$269

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1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

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$289

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$688

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Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-7:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Rapid City

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$214

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/22

1:26 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Rapid City

Mon 1/26

2:08 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$269

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

6:36 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 35m

Rapid City

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$269

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:40 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Rapid City

Tue 2/17

2:52 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$269

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:00 am-7:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Rapid City

Mon 1/12

12:35 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$274

OmahaRapid City

OMA - RAP

OMARAP

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/9

5:18 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

12:35 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$309

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:40 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Rapid City

Mon 2/16

2:52 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$317

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

6:36 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 35m

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$321

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

9:03 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Rapid City

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$321

Cedar RapidsRapid City

CID - RAP

CIDRAP

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/30

8:50 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Rapid City

Tue 2/3

12:35 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$339

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Rapid City (average of $173). Flying from Iowa to Rapid City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Iowa?
Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Rapid City. It is only a 9.0 mi journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rapid City’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Rapid City?
Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Iowa to Rapid City in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 39m. The distance from Iowa to Rapid City is about 592 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Rapid City?
The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Rapid City are Cedar Rapids - Rapid City, Des Moines - Rapid City and Omaha Eppley Airfield - Rapid City.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Rapid City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Rapid City?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Rapid City (average of $173). Flying from Iowa to Rapid City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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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Delta	Cheapest$173	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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