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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rapid City from $330

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American Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 9:58 pm
DSM
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RAP
7h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 11:59 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 02m
1 stop
$330American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
9:06 am - 1:09 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:16 pm
RAP
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$339United Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:24 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:36 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 36m
1 stop
$361United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:28 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:50 am
RAP
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DSM
4h 30m
1 stop
$409United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 5:00 pm
DSM
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RAP
4h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:23 pm
RAP
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DSM
7h 23m
2 stops
$415United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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
$421United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:13 pm
DSM
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RAP
6h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 4:15 pm
RAP
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DSM
3h 55m
1 stop
$456United Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 25
United Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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RAP
7h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 11:44 pm
RAP
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DSM
6h 31m
1 stop
$459United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 9:49 am
DSM
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RAP
14h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 7:32 pm
RAP
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
$474American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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RAP
5h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 12:39 am
RAP
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DSM
9h 04m
2 stops
$500United Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 18
DSM5:16 pmDes Moines
6h 07m
1 stop
RAP10:23 pmRapid City
Aug 22
RAP1:33 pmRapid City
4h 51m
1 stop
DSM7:24 pmDes Moines
$329
United Airlines
Apr 30
DSM9:06 amDes Moines
5h 03m
1 stop
RAP1:09 pmRapid City
May 4
RAP2:35 pmRapid City
4h 41m
1 stop
DSM8:16 pmDes Moines
$339
United Airlines
May 26
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
4h 07m
1 stop
RAP8:24 pmRapid City
May 28
RAP5:00 amRapid City
6h 36m
1 stop
DSM12:36 pmDes Moines
$361

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Rapid City

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Rapid City flight tickets
American Airlines
May 9
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
7h 38m
1 stop
RAP9:58 pmRapid City
May 16
RAP4:57 pmRapid City
6h 02m
1 stop
DSM11:59 pmDes Moines
$330
American Airlines
Jul 18
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
5h 43m
1 stop
RAP9:31 pmRapid City
Jul 22
RAP4:55 pmRapid City
6h 34m
1 stop
DSM12:29 amDes Moines
$345
American Airlines
Jul 18
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
5h 43m
1 stop
RAP9:31 pmRapid City
Jul 22
RAP4:55 pmRapid City
14h 27m
2 stops
DSM8:22 amDes Moines
$461

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Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:20 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Rapid City

Sat 5/16

4:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$330

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

9:06 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Rapid City

Mon 5/4

2:35 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$339

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

5:17 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Rapid City

Thu 5/28

5:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$361
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

5:17 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Rapid City

Mon 5/18

5:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 30m

$409

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

1:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Rapid City

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops7h 23m

$415

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

5:30 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

Rapid City

Thu 5/7

2:35 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$421

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

1:35 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Rapid City

Thu 6/25

11:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$456

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:26 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 29m

Rapid City

Sat 5/16

4:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$459

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

8:02 pm-9:49 am

2 stops14h 47m

Rapid City

Thu 5/28

12:47 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$474

Des MoinesRapid City

DSM - RAP

DSMRAP

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

5:17 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Rapid City

Mon 5/4

2:35 pm-12:39 am

2 stops9h 04m

$500

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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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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 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
9,604 reviews
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