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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $240

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Delta Logo
10:57 am - 3:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:29 pm - 9:20 pm
RAP
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DSM
3h 51m
1 stop
$279Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
10:57 am - 3:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 8:49 pm
RAP
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DSM
8h 55m
2 stops
$284Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
10:51 am - 3:18 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 9:17 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 52m
1 stop
$304Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
10:57 am - 3:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:29 pm - 9:20 pm
RAP
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DSM
3h 51m
1 stop
$319Delta
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Delta Logo
10:57 am - 3:44 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 8:49 pm
RAP
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DSM
8h 55m
2 stops
$324Delta
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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6:20 am - 10:35 am
DSM
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RAP
5h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
$338United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
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5:17 pm - 9:04 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 47m
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
6:20 am - 1:08 pm
DSM
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RAP
7h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 8:34 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 52m
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$344United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 am - 11:23 am
DSM
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RAP
6h 23m
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American Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 11:59 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 02m
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$350American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 1:08 pm
DSM
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RAP
7h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 10:59 pm
RAP
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DSM
9h 59m
2 stops
$354United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22

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 20
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
RAP10:35 amRapid City
Apr 24
RAP8:30 amRapid City
6h 45m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
$338
United Airlines
Apr 18
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
4h 47m
1 stop
RAP9:04 pmRapid City
Apr 22
RAP2:42 pmRapid City
4h 52m
1 stop
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
$339
United Airlines
Apr 18
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
7h 48m
2 stops
RAP1:08 pmRapid City
Apr 22
RAP2:42 pmRapid City
4h 52m
1 stop
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
$344

Delta flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
Feb 27
DSM10:57 amDes Moines
5h 47m
1 stop
RAP3:44 pmRapid City
Mar 3
RAP4:29 pmRapid City
3h 51m
1 stop
DSM9:20 pmDes Moines
$279
Delta
Feb 27
DSM10:57 amDes Moines
5h 47m
1 stop
RAP3:44 pmRapid City
Mar 3
RAP10:54 amRapid City
8h 55m
2 stops
DSM8:49 pmDes Moines
$284
Delta
Mar 18
DSM10:51 amDes Moines
5h 27m
1 stop
RAP3:18 pmRapid City
Jul 22
RAP2:25 pmRapid City
5h 52m
1 stop
DSM9:17 pmDes Moines
$304

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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 February 14, 2026.
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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

10:57 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

4:29 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$279

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

10:57 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

10:54 am-8:49 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$284

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

10:51 am-3:18 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Rapid City

Wed 7/22

2:25 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$304

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

10:57 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Rapid City

Mon 3/2

4:29 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$319

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

10:57 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Rapid City

Mon 3/2

10:54 am-8:49 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$324

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

6:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 15m

Rapid City

Fri 4/24

8:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$338

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

2:42 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$339

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-1:08 pm

2 stops7h 48m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

2:42 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$344

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Thu 4/30

4:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$350

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-1:08 pm

2 stops7h 48m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

12:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$354

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Fastest flight time

5h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Rapid City takes 5h 15m
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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 5h 15m.

  • 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?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,289 reviews
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