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Summary info about Rapid City flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $141 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $208 |
Fastest flight time | 2h 23m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Rapid City airports
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When is the best time to fly to Rapid City?
Quick flights to Rapid City, South Dakota (RAP), can be booked both with and without layovers. For example, a non-stop flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will only take about 2 hours. Rapid City flight deals can also be found for departures from the southwest, such as from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona, with flight times of only around 4 hours (including one connection at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado). Flights can also be booked from the East Coast to Rapid City Regional Airport, including from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina, with flight durations of only about 5 hours 20 minutes and a single connection at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota. Another option from the East Coast is New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), with flights to Rapid City lasting only about 6 hours and including a single layover in Minneapolis (MSP).
Nonstop flights can be booked to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), Rapid City from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which last about 2 hours. Non-stop flights to Rapid City are also available from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois and also only take about 2 hours. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas is another airport that has nonstop flights available to Rapid City, which only last about 2 hours 30 minutes. Non-stop flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado only take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Users booking trips to Rapid City from Valparaiso, Florida found flights 94% cheaper than the average price of flights to Rapid City. To find the cheapest price to Rapid City from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from United States, with most prices found around $336. If you aren’t able to travel to Rapid City during the month of July, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $338.
Most flyers found that booking tickets 26 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Rapid City. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $410. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United States to Rapid City for as low as $208.
According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Rapid City from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $392. 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 $519.
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Rapid City is in the afternoon. Flights from United States to Rapid City during this time can be as low as $398. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $579.
During the warmer months, hikers around the Rapid City area find that parks like Bear Country USA are the best for taking long walks with their families and/or pets. Those looking for this type of experience are likely best suited to fly to Rapid City in May, June, or September.
The best time to go skiing is usually when temperatures are low and chances of snow are high. The month of January is considered the best time for skiing in the Rapid City area. Terry Peak Ski Area is a recommended mountain in the area.
Chadron Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Rapid City.
The cheapest airport near Rapid City is typically Chadron Airport with an average price of $386/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Can I fly to Rapid City from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Rapid City.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Rapid City.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Rapid City.
Can I fly back to United States from Rapid City?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Rapid City must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Rapid City are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Rapid City flight deals found on momondo
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Which airlines fly to Rapid City?
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Which airlines fly to Rapid City?
United Airlines is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Rapid City. American Airlines, Delta and Allegiant Air are also popular choices when flying to Rapid City from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Rapid City will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.
Delta Flights to Rapid City
Delta is a popular choice for users traveling to Rapid City. It operates 12 flights every week to Rapid City, most often flying from Minneapolis St Paul. Delta ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as $164 (from Boston Logan Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 385 reviews, momondo users have rated Delta at an average score of 7.9/10.
United Airlines Flights to Rapid City
United Airlines flight deals to Rapid City start from $248 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Boston Logan Intl. Over any normal week, United Airlines flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Denver Intl is the most popular United Airlines departure point to Rapid City so generally has the most availability. United Airlines is scored a 7.4/10 in 728 reviews.
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Airports near Rapid City
Below you will find all the airports in Rapid City along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from Rapid City’s airport?
Once you have arrived at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), there are a couple of options for transportation to downtown Rapid City. As the city’s Rapid Transit System does not currently serve the airport, hailing a taxi will likely be the fastest way to get to the downtown area. Alternatively, car rental services are well-represented at the airport. A private service known as Rapid Shuttle also offers airport shuttle services at a per-trip cost from the airport to any point in the area.
Popular routes to Rapid City
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Visa requirements for visiting Rapid City
For travelers who come to Rapid City, South Dakota, from locations within the United States, there are no travel documents required for entry. Foreign nationals entering the United States and continuing on to Rapid City will have general passport or visa requirements depending on their citizenship.
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The downtown district is full of shopping and dining opportunities. As the "City of Presidents," you can find many statues of past leaders at various points around town. Why not take a selfie with your favorite? The South Dakota Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Geology make for excellent educational opportunities, and little ones will love the famous Dinosaur Park and Old MacDonald’s Farm. For a great family day trip while in Rapid City, head to the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort. Finally, no visit to Rapid City would be complete without visiting the nearby Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore Monuments.
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