HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Rapid City

$226+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City (MSP - 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — RAP
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Thu 1/9
Thu 1/16
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Rapid City are usually found in July or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 January 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$226
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$439
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Rapid City flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Rapid City flights.
Search Deals
From Minneapolis St Paul to Rapid City
Search Deals
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Rapid City
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 2/66:20 amMSP - RAP
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/910:08 pmRAP - MSP
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/132:50 pmMSP - RAP
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Sun 3/166:00 amRAP - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/3$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/186:01 amMSP - RAP
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/255:28 amRAP - MSP
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 6/115:50 amMSP - RAP
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/183:21 pmRAP - MSP
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$434

Find flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 January 4, 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/6

6:20 am-9:18 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Rapid City

Sun 2/9

10:08 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$349

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/13

10:05 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Rapid City

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$399

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/18

6:01 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 52m

Rapid City

Tue 2/25

5:28 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$418

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/11

5:50 am-11:13 am

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Wed 6/18

3:21 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$434

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/23

6:07 am-9:18 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$226

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/5

1:40 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$248

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/5

9:48 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$249

MinneapolisRapid City

MSP - RAP

MSPRAP

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

$309

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/3

Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Rapid City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Minneapolis-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Minneapolis to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Rapid City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 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 January 4, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,526 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Minneapolis to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Rapid City?

    To fly from Minneapolis to Rapid City, you need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP). Nonstop flights to Rapid City from Minneapolis St Paul take 1h 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Rapid City offered by 3 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City round-trip from $399. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $418, and United Airlines, from $434.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Rapid City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $248. Delta flights start at $249 while deals on American Airlines start at $309 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Rapid City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (100%), Air France (100%) or China Airlines (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $349. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Rapid City) can be booked for $128 on average our data indicates $547 when flying from Minneapolis to Rapid City.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Minneapolis to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Minneapolis to Rapid City

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Minneapolis to Sioux Falls flights
Rochester to Rapid City flights
Fargo to Rapid City flights
Minneapolis to Aberdeen flights
Sioux Falls to Rapid City flights
Fargo to Sioux Falls flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 January 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$59Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.