The best US cities to visit from Rapid City
Nonstop from Rapid City: Chicago (United, American · 2h 29m), Denver (United · 1h 16m), Las Vegas (2h 20m) and Minneapolis (Delta · 1h 35m). One stop via Dallas: New York; via Denver: Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Axel's pick: Denver, nonstop on United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $303.
City trips from Rapid City to the best places to visit in the US, each with what to see and the cheapest round trip we've seen recently.
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The cheapest matching round trip we’ve seen recently for each destination.
Cheapest right now: Denver $303 · Las Vegas $304 · Chicago $305
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA3984 + AA2292 | $255.00 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL3967 + DL2692 | $265.00 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | American Airlines | AA3984 + AA2292 / AA760 + AA3984 | $523.13 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | Delta Air Lines / American Airlines | DL3967 + DL2692 / AA760 + AA3984 | $533.13 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | American Airlines | AA3984 + AA2292 / AA760 + AA3984 | $523.13 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | Delta Air Lines / American Airlines | DL3967 + DL2692 / AA760 + AA3984 | $535.63 | 2026-10-29T01:01:57Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $255.00
- American Airlines AA3984 / AA2292: RAP 2026-11-20 13:19:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 431 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3984: RAP 2026-11-20 13:19:00 → DFW 2026-11-20 16:47:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA2292: DFW 2026-11-20 17:52:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:30:00.
2026-11-20 · one way · $265.00
- Delta Air Lines DL3967 / DL2692: RAP 2026-11-20 14:23:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 447 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL3967: RAP 2026-11-20 14:23:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 17:04:00; layover at MSP: 171 minutes.
- DL2692: MSP 2026-11-20 19:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 23:50:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $523.13
- American Airlines AA3984 / AA2292: RAP 2026-11-20 13:19:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 431 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3984: RAP 2026-11-20 13:19:00 → DFW 2026-11-20 16:47:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA2292: DFW 2026-11-20 17:52:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:30:00.
- American Airlines AA760 / AA3984: JFK 2026-11-23 06:45:00 → RAP 2026-11-23 12:39:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 474 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA760: JFK 2026-11-23 06:45:00 → DFW 2026-11-23 10:00:00; layover at DFW: 73 minutes.
- AA3984: DFW 2026-11-23 11:13:00 → RAP 2026-11-23 12:39:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $533.13
- Delta Air Lines DL3967 / DL2692: RAP 2026-11-20 14:23:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 447 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL3967: RAP 2026-11-20 14:23:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 17:04:00; layover at MSP: 171 minutes.
- DL2692: MSP 2026-11-20 19:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 23:50:00.
- American Airlines AA760 / AA3984: JFK 2026-11-23 06:45:00 → RAP 2026-11-23 12:39:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 474 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA760: JFK 2026-11-23 06:45:00 → DFW 2026-11-23 10:00:00; layover at DFW: 73 minutes.
- AA3984: DFW 2026-11-23 11:13:00 → RAP 2026-11-23 12:39:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $523.13
- American Airlines AA3984 / AA2292: RAP 2026-11-27 13:19:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 431 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3984: RAP 2026-11-27 13:19:00 → DFW 2026-11-27 16:47:00; layover at DFW: 65 minutes.
- AA2292: DFW 2026-11-27 17:52:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 22:30:00.
- American Airlines AA760 / AA3984: JFK 2026-12-04 06:45:00 → RAP 2026-12-04 12:39:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 474 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA760: JFK 2026-12-04 06:45:00 → DFW 2026-12-04 10:00:00; layover at DFW: 73 minutes.
- AA3984: DFW 2026-12-04 11:13:00 → RAP 2026-12-04 12:39:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $535.63
- Delta Air Lines DL3967 / DL2692: RAP 2026-11-27 14:23:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 447 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL3967: RAP 2026-11-27 14:23:00 → MSP 2026-11-27 17:04:00; layover at MSP: 171 minutes.
- DL2692: MSP 2026-11-27 19:55:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 23:50:00.
- American Airlines AA760 / AA3984: JFK 2026-12-04 06:45:00 → RAP 2026-12-04 12:39:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 474 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA760: JFK 2026-12-04 06:45:00 → DFW 2026-12-04 10:00:00; layover at DFW: 73 minutes.
- AA3984: DFW 2026-12-04 11:13:00 → RAP 2026-12-04 12:39:00.
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Fares observed October 28 – 29, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Rapid City
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Central Park, Broadway, the Met and the High Line, plus Brooklyn's food and bars | 1 stop via Dallas | $606 (airline $638) | Nov 11–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's river architecture cruises, the Art Institute and deep-dish pizza | Nonstop · United, American · 2h 29m | $305 (airline $321) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Denver (DEN) | Denver's LoDo breweries, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Rockies an hour west | Nonstop · United · 1h 16m | $303 (airline $319) | Nov 21–28, 2026 | Check prices |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the Getty and the beach at Santa Monica | 1 stop via Denver | $483 (airline $509) | Oct 30–Nov 2, 2026 | Check prices |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | The Strip's shows and restaurants, with Red Rock Canyon a short drive west | Nonstop · 2h 20m | $304 (airline $320) | Jan 23–26, 2027 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Pearl Harbor's memorials and the hike up Diamond Head | 1 stop via Denver | $672 (airline $709) | Jan 4–Feb 2, 2027 | Check prices |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis' chain of lakes, the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater | Nonstop · Delta · 1h 35m | $321 (airline $339) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
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About these places
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Smithsonian Institution (Wikipedia): free admission · Saint Louis Zoo: visit
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