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$181+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Rapid City (MCI - 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — RAP
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Fri 6/5
Fri 6/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City

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 May 6, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:42 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Tue 7/146:48 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop3h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/36:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 6/85:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/25:45 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Wed 6/106:47 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/285:24 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 6/85:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/37:10 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 6/95:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
2 stops10h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/25:45 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Mon 6/84:29 pm
RAP
-
MCI
2 stops15h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/251:53 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 5/295:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/165:17 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 5/185:20 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 5/165:17 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/231:35 pm
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/56:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Tue 5/53:55 pm
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:30 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 7/144:55 pm
RAP
-
MCI
2 stops14h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$468

Find 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 May 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$373
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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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 6/3

5:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Rapid City

Tue 6/9

4:29 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$309

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 7/8

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Rapid City

Tue 7/14

12:35 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$309

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 10/10

1:43 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Rapid City

Sun 10/18

5:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 51m

$333
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 5/28

5:24 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Rapid City

Mon 6/8

5:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$356

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 6/3

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Rapid City

Tue 6/9

5:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$394

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Rapid City

Tue 5/26

5:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$499

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 6/4

6:19 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 14m

Rapid City

Wed 6/10

11:07 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$507

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 5/16

5:17 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Rapid City

Tue 5/19

5:20 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$510

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Rapid City

Mon 5/18

5:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 13m

$520

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 9/15

5:30 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 19m

Rapid City

Sun 9/20

12:48 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 32m

$521

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/4

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $318). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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.

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 May 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Rapid City, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Rapid City in about 4h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 24m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Rapid City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $253 on this airline. United Airlines is priced at 40% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $318). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 airline flying from Kansas City to Rapid City

Discover the top airline 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 May 6, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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