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$249+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Rapid City (MCI - 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — RAP
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/1910:37 amMCI - RAP
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 11/224:25 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/6$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/269:05 amMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/299:25 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/1311:30 amMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1511:15 amRAP - MCI
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 11/73:04 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:18 amRAP - MCI
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Wed 11/198:00 amMCI - RAP
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/223:18 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 11/712:36 pmMCI - RAP
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Sun 11/92:51 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/6$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/95:10 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 amRAP - MCI
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$661

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$288
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Rapid City

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Return

Price

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Fri 2/20

6:44 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Rapid City

Tue 2/24

5:38 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$249

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

5:37 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 11/26

9:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Rapid City

Sat 11/29

9:25 pm-2:45 am

1 stop4h 20m

$319

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

11:32 am-8:44 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

2:52 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$339

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 11/19

8:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Rapid City

Sat 11/22

3:18 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$384

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

5:05 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Rapid City

Fri 5/1

5:48 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$420

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/5

Compare providers for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Kansas City-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Rapid City

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $156). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 MCI to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City 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 November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Rapid City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Kansas City to Rapid City in about 5h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 16m. The distance from Kansas City to Rapid City is about 540 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Rapid City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $248. American Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $156). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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