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$251+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Rapid City (MCI - RAP)

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — RAP
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:41 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Sat 5/26:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Tue 4/216:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/147:05 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1811:53 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/16:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 5/85:20 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/85:37 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Sat 8/156:20 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/145:33 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 4/216:00 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/206:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2411:20 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/166:00 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Wed 4/223:55 pm
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$384
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:05 am
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Sat 4/411:03 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 8/77:10 pm
MCI
-
RAP
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 8/148:55 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$409
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2511:30 am
MCI
-
RAP
2 stops10h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 5/29:30 am
RAP
-
MCI
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$414

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$251
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$378
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

5:41 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$309

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

9:39 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

4:57 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$309

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Rapid City

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$314

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 8/8

5:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Rapid City

Sat 8/15

6:20 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 12m

$354
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Rapid City

Sun 5/24

11:20 am-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$361

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Rapid City

Wed 4/22

3:55 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$384

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Fri 8/7

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Rapid City

Fri 8/14

8:55 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$409

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

3:15 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 5/2

5:20 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$419

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

9:55 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

8:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$429

Kansas CityRapid City

MCI - RAP

MCIRAP

Kansas City

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Rapid City

Fri 4/17

10:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$506

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Kansas City-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Rapid City 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 Kansas City-Rapid City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $156). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Rapid City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Rapid City, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Rapid City?

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City to Rapid City in about 4h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. The distance from Kansas City to Rapid City is about 540 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Rapid City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $166 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Rapid City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Rapid City (average of $156). Flying from Kansas City to Rapid City in February is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 Kansas City to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Rapid City. 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 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$166Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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