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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $249

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Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 10:46 pmDSM-RAP
6h 47m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 9:15 pmRAP-DSM
3h 50m1 stop
$249Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
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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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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
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3:17 pm - 10:15 pmDSM-RAP
7h 58m2 stops
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12:41 pm - 9:50 pmRAP-DSM
8h 09m2 stops
$259United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
4:21 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-RAP
7h 07m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 9:19 pmRAP-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$294Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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6:19 am - 3:25 pmDSM-RAP
10h 06m2 stops
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4:10 pm - 9:19 pmRAP-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$299Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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4:21 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-RAP
7h 07m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 9:19 pmRAP-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$304Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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6:19 am - 3:25 pmDSM-RAP
10h 06m2 stops
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4:10 pm - 9:19 pmRAP-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$309Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 10:46 pmDSM-RAP
6h 47m1 stop
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2:51 pm - 9:15 pmRAP-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
$321Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
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1:06 pm - 6:45 pmDSM-RAP
6h 39m1 stop
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10:19 pm - 7:03 pmRAP-DSM
19h 44m2 stops
$356Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
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4:21 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-RAP
7h 07m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 9:19 pmRAP-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$363Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7

Delta flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
Dec 9
DSM4:59 pmDes Moines
6h 47m
1 stop
RAP10:46 pmRapid City
Dec 16
RAP4:25 pmRapid City
3h 50m
1 stop
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
$249
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Delta
Dec 9
DSM6:17 amDes Moines
10h 28m
2 stops
RAP3:45 pmRapid City
Dec 16
RAP6:05 amRapid City
7h 14m
1 stop
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
$254
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Delta
Mar 3
DSM4:21 pmDes Moines
7h 07m
1 stop
RAP10:28 pmRapid City
Mar 7
RAP4:10 pmRapid City
4h 09m
1 stop
DSM9:19 pmDes Moines
$294
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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
Dec 9
DSM3:17 pmDes Moines
7h 58m
2 stops
RAP10:15 pmRapid City
Dec 16
RAP12:41 pmRapid City
8h 09m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$259
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United Airlines
Nov 20
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
10h 00m
2 stops
RAP8:26 pmRapid City
Nov 23
RAP6:00 pmRapid City
4h 44m
1 stop
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
$344
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United Airlines
Nov 20
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
10h 00m
2 stops
RAP8:26 pmRapid City
Nov 23
RAP10:22 amRapid City
4h 50m
1 stop
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
$414
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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 November 12, 2025.
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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

4:59 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Rapid City

Tue 12/16

4:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$249

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

6:17 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Rapid City

Tue 12/16

6:05 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$254

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

3:17 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 58m

Rapid City

Tue 12/16

12:41 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$259

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:21 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$294

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 am-3:25 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$299

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:21 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$304

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 am-3:25 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$309

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

4:59 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Rapid City

Thu 12/11

2:51 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$321

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

1:06 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Thu 12/11

10:19 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$356

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:21 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$363

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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 37m.

  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,009 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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