Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City (MKC - RAP)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Rapid City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$309	United 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is currently $309
Cheapest one-way flight	$181	Delta 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is currently $181
Last-minute weekend getaway	$399	American 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Rapid City is currently $399
Cheapest business class flights	$669	United 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is currently $669

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Kansas City to Rapid City takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–310
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–475

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Rapid City

United

from $309

Typical price: $265–465

650 weekly connecting flights

MCI - RAP Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $300–780

158 weekly connecting flights

MCI - RAP Every day
American

from $414

Typical price: $330–680

146 weekly connecting flights

MCI - RAP Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Popular airports near Rapid City

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

Rapid City United States 18 min 9 mi
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC)

Gillette United States 2 hr 9 min 116 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 6 hr 5 min 300 mi
Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) (PIR)

Pierre United States 2 hr 45 min 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Rapid City

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Rapid City are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $245 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City recently found on Google Flights was with United from $309. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $181.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $414, flying from May 3 to May 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City starts at $309 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $181 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City to Rapid City.

Summer (Jun–Sep) is the peak season for hiking, mountain biking and climbing in the Black Hills National Forest, though May–Jun can see significant rainfall. Fall (Sep–Oct) is cooler but still mild. The coldest months are Dec–Feb, and it often snows Mar–Apr. Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round. Rapid City’s central gathering spot, Main Street Square, hosts Summer Nights, a free summer concert series (Jun–Sept). In winter, Main Street Square’s fountain and lawn are replaced by an ice-skating rink (Nov–Feb).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to Rapid City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to Rapid City.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 650 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Rapid City are:

Delta offers 158 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .
American offers 146 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and Rapid City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rapid City recently found on Google Flights was with United from $309. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $181.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Rapid City is $414, flying from May 3 to May 9.

No airline flies direct from Kansas City to Rapid City.

There are 650 United connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 158 Delta connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 146 American connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Rapid City at price $399 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Kansas City to Rapid City.

There are 650 United connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 158 Delta connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 146 American connecting flights from Kansas City to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Rapid City.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Rapid City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Rapid City start at $669 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Rapid City start at $309 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to Rapid City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and Rapid City starts at $399 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Rapid City at price $399 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.