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$486+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — RST
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Rochester

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 August 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/276:48 am
RAP
-
RST
1 stop3h 04m
Delta
Thu 9/311:33 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/243:21 pm
RAP
-
RST
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2910:23 am
RST
-
RAP
2 stops12h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/244:30 pm
RAP
-
RST
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Sat 8/2911:33 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/253:21 pm
RAP
-
RST
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 8/276:00 am
RST
-
RAP
2 stops11h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/173:21 pm
RAP
-
RST
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:21 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop33h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/166:48 am
RAP
-
RST
1 stop3h 04m
Delta
Sat 8/2211:33 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/256:48 am
RAP
-
RST
1 stop3h 04m
Delta
Thu 8/2711:33 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$694
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1212:39 pm
RAP
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RST
2 stops10h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1610:20 am
RST
-
RAP
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$709

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$486
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$515
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Rochester 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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Rochester that are best for you.

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Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Thu 8/27

6:48 am-10:52 am

1 stop3h 04m

Rochester

Thu 9/3

11:33 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$486

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

3:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Rochester

Sat 8/29

10:23 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$500

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Rochester

Sat 8/29

11:33 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$585

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

3:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Rochester

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$680

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

6:48 am-10:52 am

1 stop3h 04m

Rochester

Thu 8/27

11:33 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$694

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Wed 8/12

12:39 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Rochester

Sun 8/16

10:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$709

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Sun 8/16

5:02 pm-9:49 am

2 stops15h 47m

Rochester

Sat 8/22

10:23 am-11:49 am

2 stops26h 26m

$766

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Wed 8/12

6:48 am-10:52 am

1 stop3h 04m

Rochester

Sun 8/16

11:33 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$847

Rapid CityRochester

RAP - RST

RAPRST

Rapid City

Mon 8/17

3:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Rochester

Fri 8/21

6:10 am-4:34 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$868

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Deals found on 7/30

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Rochester

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 Rapid City to Rochester in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Rapid City-Rochester, Minnesota flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Rochester, Minnesota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Rochester, Minnesota 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 Rapid City-Rochester, Minnesota 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 Rapid City to Rochester

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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 August 2, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,493 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up
Delta
7.8
Good
8,493 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,493 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Rochester. 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 Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota?

    For as low as $486, Delta can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Rapid City in 3h 04m. The distance from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota is about 525 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($366), offers the cheapest pricing from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota. Delta is 29% 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?

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

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Rochester

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