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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $212

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United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:15 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 4:15 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 15m
1 stop
$339United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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RAP
7h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:16 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$344United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 9:31 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 11:58 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 03m
1 stop
$385American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
American Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 9:31 pm
DSM
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RAP
13h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:59 pm
RAP
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DSM
7h 34m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
DSM
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RAP
15h 00m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:54 pm - 9:06 pm
RAP
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DSM
22h 12m
1 stop
$396Allegiant Air
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 3:49 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:48 am - 2:05 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 17m
1 stop
$411Delta
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jun 29
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:23 am
DSM
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RAP
4h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:16 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$438United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:58 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 3:13 pm
RAP
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DSM
7h 43m
1 stop
$441American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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7:00 am - 9:00 pm
DSM
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RAP
15h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:54 pm - 10:53 pm
RAP
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DSM
23h 59m
2 stops
$446Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 9:31 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 12:29 am
RAP
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DSM
6h 34m
1 stop
$454American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
United Airlines
May 9
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
6h 40m
1 stop
RAP7:15 pmRapid City
May 13
RAP10:00 amRapid City
5h 15m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
$339
United Airlines
May 9
DSM3:26 pmDes Moines
7h 29m
2 stops
RAP9:55 pmRapid City
May 13
RAP2:35 pmRapid City
4h 41m
1 stop
DSM8:16 pmDes Moines
$344
United Airlines
May 7
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
4h 53m
1 stop
RAP9:23 amRapid City
May 10
RAP2:35 pmRapid City
4h 41m
1 stop
DSM8:16 pmDes Moines
$438

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
American Airlines
Jul 18
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
5h 43m
1 stop
RAP9:31 pmRapid City
Jul 21
RAP4:55 pmRapid City
6h 03m
1 stop
DSM11:58 pmDes Moines
$385
American Airlines
Jul 18
DSM8:55 amDes Moines
13h 36m
2 stops
RAP9:31 pmRapid City
Jul 21
RAP3:25 pmRapid City
7h 34m
1 stop
DSM11:59 pmDes Moines
$394
American Airlines
Sep 9
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
6h 45m
1 stop
RAP9:58 pmRapid City
Sep 12
RAP6:30 amRapid City
7h 43m
1 stop
DSM3:13 pmDes Moines
$441

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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

10:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$339

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:26 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 29m

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

2:35 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$344

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

4:48 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Tue 7/21

4:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$385

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

8:55 am-9:31 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Rapid City

Tue 7/21

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$394

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Rapid City

Sun 6/14

9:54 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop22h 12m

$396

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

10:54 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rapid City

Mon 6/29

6:48 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$411
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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

5:30 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

2:35 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$438

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

4:13 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Rapid City

Sat 9/12

6:30 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$441

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Rapid City

Sun 6/14

9:54 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$446

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

4:48 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Tue 7/21

4:55 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 34m

$454

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Fastest flight time

4h 27m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Rapid City takes 4h 27m
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 27m.

  • 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.

  • 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,665 reviews
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