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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $269

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United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:27 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 11:42 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 27m
1 stop
$269United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 10:27 pm
DSM
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RAP
8h 06m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:15 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 20m
1 stop
$274United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:02 pm
RAP
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DSM
9h 02m
2 stops
$279United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
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RAP
8h 53m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 11:42 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 01m
1 stop
$284United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:24 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 4:15 pm
RAP
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DSM
3h 55m
1 stop
$291United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:27 pm
RAP
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DSM
9h 32m
2 stops
$301United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
Delta Logo
10:56 am - 1:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
3h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 12:24 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 34m
1 stop
$304Delta
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 11:23 am
DSM
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RAP
6h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:53 am - 11:49 pm
RAP
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DSM
10h 56m
1 stop
$313American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:27 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 52m
1 stop
$339United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 6:00 pm
DSM
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RAP
10h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 52m
1 stop
$344United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22

Delta flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
May 7
DSM10:56 amDes Moines
3h 48m
1 stop
RAP1:44 pmRapid City
May 10
RAP6:50 amRapid City
4h 34m
1 stop
DSM12:24 pmDes Moines
$304
Delta
May 7
DSM10:56 amDes Moines
3h 48m
1 stop
RAP1:44 pmRapid City
May 12
RAP11:13 amRapid City
8h 23m
2 stops
DSM8:36 pmDes Moines
$385
Delta
May 6
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
10h 05m
2 stops
RAP3:15 pmRapid City
May 12
RAP6:50 amRapid City
4h 34m
1 stop
DSM12:24 pmDes Moines
$399

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 8
DSM5:44 amDes Moines
6h 39m
1 stop
RAP11:23 amRapid City
Apr 15
RAP11:53 amRapid City
10h 56m
1 stop
DSM11:49 pmDes Moines
$313
American Airlines
Apr 10
DSM8:03 pmDes Moines
16h 20m
1 stop
RAP11:23 amRapid City
Apr 17
RAP4:57 pmRapid City
6h 02m
1 stop
DSM11:59 pmDes Moines
$392
American Airlines
May 26
DSM6:29 pmDes Moines
16h 20m
2 stops
RAP9:49 amRapid City
May 30
RAP10:19 amRapid City
12h 51m
2 stops
DSM12:10 amDes Moines
$577

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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:17 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 4/25

4:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$269

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

3:21 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Rapid City

Fri 4/24

10:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$274

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:17 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Rapid City

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$279

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

2:04 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Rapid City

Sat 3/14

5:41 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$284

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

5:17 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 5/30

11:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$291

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:17 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Rapid City

Fri 4/24

10:55 am-9:27 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$301

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

10:56 am-1:44 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

6:50 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$304

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:44 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Wed 4/15

11:53 am-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$313

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:17 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

2:42 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$339

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

8:04 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

2:42 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$344

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Fastest flight time

4h 07m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Rapid City takes 4h 07m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Rapid City. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Rapid City.
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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 07m.

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

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    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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,344 reviews
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