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$498+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Rochester, MN (RAP - RST)

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — RST
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Mon 9/8
Mon 9/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST). 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 September 3, 2025.

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$553
(American Airlines)

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February

Cheapest in

October
From Rapid City to Rochester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:25 pmRAP - RST
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Sun 10/56:14 pmRST - RAP
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/1$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:12 pmRAP - RST
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/36:00 amRST - RAP
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:04 pmRAP - RST
1 stop25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amRST - RAP
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/1$748
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:28 pmRAP - RST
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amRST - RAP
2 stops16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/1$823

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Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

6:12 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Rochester

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$553

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Fri 10/10

4:28 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 47m

Rochester

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$823

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated September 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Rapid City to Rochester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,972 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota?

    For as low as $553, American Airlines can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Rapid City in 4h 37m. The distance from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota is about 525 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($350), offers the cheapest pricing from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota. Delta is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Rochester 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 Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 Rapid City to Rochester

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Rochester. 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 September 3, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$350Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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