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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rapid City to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,240
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 41 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week105

Finding cheap flights from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis is R 2,678. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis.
Delta, KLM and Endeavor Air fly direct from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis.
As of June 2025, there are 105 flights per week flying from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Rapid City Regional to Minneapolis is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Rapid City Regional Airport, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 11.5 km away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,678.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Sun Country Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis.

Flying from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Minneapolis: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis.

  • Minneapolis is one hour ahead of Rapid City, where Rapid City Regional Airport is located. Minneapolis follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). There are 25 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RAP to MSP is the 06:00 Delta Air Lines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 17:40 with Sun Country Airlines.

  • For a relaxed start to your RAP to Minneapolis flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Start your journey at RAP and fly straight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis tickets.

  • Book your favourite seat with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis.

  • RAP is around 14 kilometres from central Rapid City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Of the departures from Rapid City Regional Airport, 77.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • You'll find RAP at 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Minneapolis

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis flight is R 1,240. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,678. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book three months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RAP to Minneapolis.

  • July is the best month for landing an awesome deal on Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from RAP to Minneapolis is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Save on your flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to the centre of Minneapolis takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and see more of Minneapolis and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from RAP to Minneapolis can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • Before securing your flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Minneapolis offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • Book a Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAP to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of United States

  • Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Omaha, about 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are among its highlights.

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