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$256+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (RAP - DTW)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — DTW
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit (DTW). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 6/124:39 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/175:27 amDTW - RAP
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$361
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:04 pmRAP - DTW
2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2112:20 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/204:25 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Mon 5/267:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/16$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:45 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/217:32 amDTW - RAP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$431

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Thu 6/12

4:39 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/17

5:27 am-11:29 am

1 stop8h 02m

$361

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

8:04 pm-5:23 am

2 stops31h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

12:20 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$370

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Tue 5/20

4:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

$401

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

12:45 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

7:32 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 28m

$431

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

12:47 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$256

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 9/13

7:05 am-4:57 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$266

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Deals found on 4/17

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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 Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Detroit. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $361 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $401 and $431 round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Rapid City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$429Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$496Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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