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$142+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — RAP
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
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 December 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/1110:45 amMCI - RAP
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Wed 1/710:54 amRAP - MCI
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/4$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:57 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/72:08 pmRAP - MCI
2 stops23h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/1111:36 amMCI - RAP
2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/710:45 amRAP - MCI
2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$574
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/2410:42 amMCI - RAP
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Mon 12/294:14 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/5$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/2411:24 amMCI - RAP
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:05 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/206:00 amMCI - RAP
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Mon 12/294:14 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/4$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/225:07 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:11 amRAP - MCI
1 stop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/205:07 pmMCI - RAP
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:05 pmRAP - MCI
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/236:00 amMCI - RAP
2 stops7h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:45 amRAP - MCI
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$749
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amMCI - RAP
2 stops7h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2311:11 amRAP - MCI
1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$844

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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 December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$533
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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 December 5, 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

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Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 1/21

9:05 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 1/24

2:40 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$319

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

5:10 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

4:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$319

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 4/28

5:18 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Rapid City

Fri 5/1

5:48 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$391

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 3/19

9:29 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Rapid City

Sat 3/21

11:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$425

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$142

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 1/21

3:01 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$236

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

9:05 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$239

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

6:34 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$254

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 12/17

1:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$256

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 12/18

7:40 am-7:12 pm

2 stops12h 32m

$286

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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 December.
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 December 5, 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 December 5, 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
9,065 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Rapid City in about 5h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Kansas City to Rapid City is about 540 mi.

  • 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 36% 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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