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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $203

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United Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 8:26 pmDSM-RAP
4h 12m1 stop
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11:15 am - 4:12 pmRAP-DSM
3h 57m1 stop
$249United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
Delta Logo
6:17 am - 3:45 pmDSM-RAP
10h 28m2 stops
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6:05 am - 2:19 pmRAP-DSM
7h 14m1 stop
$254Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:50 am - 10:27 amDSM-RAP
4h 37m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 9:15 pmRAP-DSM
3h 50m1 stop
$274Delta
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 2:11 pmDSM-RAP
4h 11m1 stop
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2:51 pm - 9:15 pmRAP-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
$279Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 3:45 pmDSM-RAP
5h 45m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 9:15 pmRAP-DSM
3h 50m1 stop
$284Delta
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 6:43 pmDSM-RAP
8h 17m2 stops
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8:45 am - 4:12 pmRAP-DSM
6h 27m1 stop
$324United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-RAP
5h 45m1 stop
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8:45 am - 4:13 pmRAP-DSM
6h 28m1 stop
$329United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 9:16 pmDSM-RAP
16h 36m2 stops
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1:47 pm - 8:17 amRAP-DSM
17h 30m2 stops
$443American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 1:12 pmDSM-RAP
19h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 11:44 pmRAP-DSM
17h 26m2 stops
$643American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 1:12 pmDSM-RAP
19h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 11:44 pmRAP-DSM
17h 26m2 stops
$690American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23

Delta flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
Dec 5
DSM6:17 amDes Moines
10h 28m
2 stops
RAP3:45 pmRapid City
Dec 12
RAP6:05 amRapid City
7h 14m
1 stop
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
$254
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Delta
Nov 20
DSM6:50 amDes Moines
4h 37m
1 stop
RAP10:27 amRapid City
Nov 23
RAP4:25 pmRapid City
3h 50m
1 stop
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
$274
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Delta
Nov 13
DSM11:00 amDes Moines
4h 11m
1 stop
RAP2:11 pmRapid City
Nov 17
RAP2:51 pmRapid City
5h 24m
1 stop
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
$279
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 20
DSM5:14 pmDes Moines
4h 12m
1 stop
RAP8:26 pmRapid City
Nov 23
RAP11:15 amRapid City
3h 57m
1 stop
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
$249
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United Airlines
Nov 20
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
8h 17m
2 stops
RAP6:43 pmRapid City
Nov 23
RAP8:45 amRapid City
6h 27m
1 stop
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
$324
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United Airlines
Nov 11
DSM5:14 pmDes Moines
5h 45m
1 stop
RAP9:59 pmRapid City
Nov 15
RAP8:45 amRapid City
6h 28m
1 stop
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
$329
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

5:14 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Rapid City

Sun 11/23

11:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:17 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Rapid City

Fri 12/12

6:05 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$254

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:50 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 37m

Rapid City

Sun 11/23

4:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$274

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

11:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Rapid City

Mon 11/17

2:51 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$279

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

11:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Rapid City

Mon 11/24

4:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$284

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

11:26 am-6:43 pm

2 stops8h 17m

Rapid City

Sun 11/23

8:45 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$324

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

5:14 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Rapid City

Sat 11/15

8:45 am-4:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$329

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

5:40 am-9:16 pm

2 stops16h 36m

Rapid City

Fri 12/12

1:47 pm-8:17 am

2 stops17h 30m

$443

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:56 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Rapid City

Sun 11/23

5:18 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$643

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:56 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Rapid City

Sun 11/23

5:18 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$690

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rapid City?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $332. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Rapid City is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $683.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rapid City?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Rapid City is in the afternoon. Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City during this time can be as low as $395. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $615.

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  • How far is Des Moines to Rapid City by plane?

    Rapid City is 515.5 mi away from Des Moines. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 08m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Rapid City Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Rapid City Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Rapid City Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Rapid City Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rapid City Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rapid City Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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DeltaPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,992 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,999 reviews
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