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$485+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Dayton (RAP - DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DAY
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
(United)

One-way from

$485
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/113:40 pmRAP - DAY
2 stops30h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/145:50 pmDAY - RAP
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:14 pmRAP - DAY
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1412:50 pmDAY - RAP
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$567

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Rapid CityDayton

RAP - DAY

RAPDAY

Rapid City

Wed 6/11

3:40 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops30h 08m

Dayton

Sat 6/14

5:50 pm-9:04 am

2 stops17h 14m

$560

Rapid CityDayton

RAP - DAY

RAPDAY

Rapid City

Wed 6/11

6:14 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Dayton

Sat 6/14

12:50 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$567

Rapid CityDayton

RAP - DAY

RAPDAY

Rapid City

Sun 8/10

6:30 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$485

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Deals found on 3/26

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Rapid City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Rapid City to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Dayton round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dayton, with prices starting at $560. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $567 round trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Rapid City to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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