Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City
Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City
Looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Minneapolis to Rapid City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
MSP - RAP
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Minneapolis to Rapid City flight facts
Distance
488 mi
786 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Airports in Rapid City
RAP · Rapid City Regional
Premium cabin flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 44,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MSP - RAP
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 44,800 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Minneapolis to Rapid City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City.
Minneapolis and Rapid City are about 488 miles (786 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 488-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Departures from Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP). Arrivals in Rapid City: Rapid City Regional (RAP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rapid City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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