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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $281

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United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:23 am
DSM
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RAP
4h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:27 am - 10:47 am
RAP
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DSM
4h 20m
1 stop
$289United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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9:00 am - 1:13 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 13m
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United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:07 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 12m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 25
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5:04 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 53m
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United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:22 pm
RAP
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DSM
8h 22m
2 stops
$304United Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 25
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5:30 am - 9:23 am
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RAP
4h 53m
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United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 47m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:00 am - 1:13 pm
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RAP
5h 13m
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United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:40 pm
RAP
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
$334United Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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3:21 pm - 10:28 pm
DSM
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RAP
8h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 47m
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$336United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20
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5:17 pm - 8:28 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:44 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$359United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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5:17 pm - 9:04 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 47m
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$364United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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1:10 pm - 10:28 pm
DSM
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RAP
10h 18m
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United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 47m
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$369United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:04 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 53m
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United Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 11:42 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 01m
1 stop
$374United Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 24
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
4h 53m
1 stop
RAP9:23 amRapid City
Apr 26
RAP5:27 amRapid City
4h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:47 amDes Moines
$289
United Airlines
Mar 21
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
5h 13m
1 stop
RAP1:13 pmRapid City
Mar 25
RAP10:55 amRapid City
4h 12m
1 stop
DSM4:07 pmDes Moines
$299
United Airlines
Mar 21
DSM5:04 pmDes Moines
5h 53m
1 stop
RAP9:57 pmRapid City
Mar 25
RAP5:00 amRapid City
8h 22m
2 stops
DSM2:22 pmDes Moines
$304

Delta flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
Mar 23
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
7h 00m
1 stop
RAP10:25 pmRapid City
Mar 27
RAP4:01 pmRapid City
4h 09m
1 stop
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
$401
Delta
Mar 19
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
4h 25m
1 stop
RAP10:20 amRapid City
Mar 26
RAP4:01 pmRapid City
4h 09m
1 stop
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
$449
Delta
Apr 5
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
10h 03m
2 stops
RAP3:18 pmRapid City
Apr 12
RAP11:03 amRapid City
3h 39m
1 stop
DSM3:42 pmDes Moines
$504

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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

5:30 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

Rapid City

Sun 4/26

5:27 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 20m

$289

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

9:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Rapid City

Wed 3/25

10:55 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$299

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

5:04 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Rapid City

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$304

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:30 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

Rapid City

Mon 4/20

2:47 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$309

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

9:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Rapid City

Thu 3/26

8:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$334

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

3:21 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Rapid City

Mon 4/20

2:47 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$336

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

5:17 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

5:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$359

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:17 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

2:47 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$364

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

1:10 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

2:47 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$369

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

5:04 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Rapid City

Thu 3/26

5:41 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$374

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Fastest flight time

4h 53m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Rapid City takes 4h 53m
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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 53m.

  • 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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    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
9,409 reviews
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