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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $161

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Rapid City departing on 8/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 am
DSM
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RAP
5h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:52 am
RAP
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DSM
4h 52m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 12:20 am
RAP
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DSM
7h 59m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 8:37 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:23 pm
RAP
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DSM
7h 53m
2 stops
$324United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 11:15 am
DSM
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RAP
15h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 pm - 1:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
14h 28m
2 stops
$362Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
12:53 pm - 9:01 am
DSM
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RAP
21h 08m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:06 pm - 9:16 pm
RAP
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DSM
22h 10m
1 stop
$363Allegiant Air
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 9:15 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:14 pm
RAP
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DSM
8h 14m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 9:01 am
DSM
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RAP
21h 08m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 pm - 11:14 pm
RAP
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DSM
24h 08m
2 stops
$391Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 12:20 am
RAP
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DSM
10h 41m
2 stops
$394American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 7:08 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 4:14 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 39m
1 stop
$399United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:33 pm
DSM
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RAP
10h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 29m
1 stop
$404United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

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Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Allegiant Air deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Allegiant Air
Aug 11
DSM12:53 pmDes Moines
21h 08m
1 stop
RAP9:01 amRapid City
Aug 13
RAP10:06 pmRapid City
22h 10m
1 stop
DSM9:16 pmDes Moines
$363
Allegiant Air
Aug 7
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
28h 15m
1 stop
RAP11:15 amRapid City
Aug 12
RAP9:51 amRapid City
21h 52m
1 stop
DSM8:43 amDes Moines
$512
Allegiant Air
Aug 8
DSM11:13 amDes Moines
35h 03m
2 stops
RAP9:16 pmRapid City
Aug 12
RAP9:51 amRapid City
21h 52m
1 stop
DSM8:43 amDes Moines
$839

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 15
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
6h 22m
1 stop
RAP9:35 pmRapid City
Aug 21
RAP3:21 pmRapid City
7h 59m
1 stop
DSM12:20 amDes Moines
$323
American Airlines
Jan 15
DSM3:59 pmDes Moines
6h 16m
1 stop
RAP9:15 pmRapid City
Jan 18
RAP6:00 amRapid City
8h 14m
1 stop
DSM3:14 pmDes Moines
$379
American Airlines
Aug 15
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
6h 22m
1 stop
RAP9:35 pmRapid City
Aug 21
RAP12:39 pmRapid City
10h 41m
2 stops
DSM12:20 amDes Moines
$394

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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 July 26, 2026.
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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Rapid City

Fri 8/28

5:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$319

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

4:13 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Fri 8/21

3:21 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 59m

$323

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

5:21 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Rapid City

Fri 8/28

12:30 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$324

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

9:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 05m

Rapid City

Sun 8/16

10:06 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$362

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

12:53 pm-9:01 am

1 stop21h 08m

Rapid City

Thu 8/13

10:06 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$363

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

3:59 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Rapid City

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-3:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$379

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

12:53 pm-9:01 am

1 stop21h 08m

Rapid City

Thu 8/13

10:06 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$391

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

4:13 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Fri 8/21

12:39 pm-12:20 am

2 stops10h 41m

$394

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

1:45 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Wed 12/9

8:35 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$399

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

11:30 am-8:33 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Rapid City

Wed 12/9

7:05 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$404

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Rapid City?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $334 to $639.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $319.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from Des Moines, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel to Rapid City during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $0.

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Fastest flight time

4h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Rapid City takes 4h 32m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Rapid City

  • 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 32m.

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Rapid City?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Rapid City

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DeltaPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,487 reviews
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7.4
10,039 reviews
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