Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City (CID to RAP)

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from CID to RAP last minute?

Booking your flight from CID to RAP last minute could save you cash if you strike it lucky and find a good deal. However, tickets don’t usually get cheaper as the departure date nears. If you wait, flights could also be sold out or the best seats gone (because no one wants the middle seat). If you’d rather play it safe, book well in advance of your departure date. It’s worth noting that some of the best deals can be found up to a year in advance. If your favorite carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia constantly.

What airports do you fly into for Rapid City from Cedar Rapids?

You have two options when jetting from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City — Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills). If you touch down at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) you’ll be approximately 9 mi to the east of downtown Rapid City. Make your way to your hotel, then venture out and take in your surroundings. Watiki Water Park and Rushmore Mall are just a couple of this destination’s leading attractions.

Can I change the date of my flight from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to RAP?

Expedia makes it a breeze to make changes to your CID to Rapid City Regional Airport trip yourself. Access your details via the Expedia Trips portal and click on “change flight.” Browse around for new flights and book the one that works best. You’ll see an estimate of applicable flight change fees. You can also find your way to our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and get answers to all your questions.

Travel information

Origin airport	Eastern Iowa
Destination airport	Rapid City Regional
Distance	592 mi

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The cheapest times to fly from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Cedar Rapids to Rapid City flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Cedar Rapids to Rapid City airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

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Cheap Flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)

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