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$261+ 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 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$342
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$261
(Delta)
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/115:40 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1412:20 pmDTW - RAP
2 stops35h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 6/65:38 amRAP - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/85:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$401
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/46:23 amRAP - DTW
1 stop25h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/109:20 amDTW - RAP
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/124:17 pmRAP - DTW
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Wed 4/167:00 amDTW - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/27$461

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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

Sun 5/11

5:40 pm-5:23 am

1 stop9h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

12:20 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$342

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Fri 6/6

5:38 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/8

5:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$401

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sun 5/4

6:23 am-10:05 am

1 stop25h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

9:20 am-9:14 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$420

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 4/12

4:17 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$461

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

4:40 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$261

Rapid CityDetroit

RAP - DTW

RAPDTW

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

5:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$306

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 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-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 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-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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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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 $401 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $420 and $461 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

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