On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Kearney to Rapid City. The 508 km route is operated exclusively with a connection through Denver International Airport, and the travel time with an optimal layover is approximately 3h 44m.
Flights on this route are operated by United Airlines. To plan your trip efficiently, we recommend checking the price chart in advance and looking up information on how to get to Kearney airport or booking a transfer from Rapid City Airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kearney — Rapid City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $329 in ,, and the most expensive are around $329 in ,. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kearney → Rapid City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $257 | low | May | $332 | high | Sep | $272 | low |
| Feb | $272 | low | Jun | $363 | high | Oct | $317 | medium |
| Mar | $287 | medium | Jul | $378 | high | Nov | $332 | high |
| Apr | $302 | medium | Aug | $348 | medium | Dec | $363 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Rapid City is characterized by distinct seasonality: the warmest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 29.5°C. The coldest period is February, when temperatures drop to -9.9°C, and peak precipitation occurs in May.
Currently, data on minimum monthly fares is being updated. We recommend using the low-price calendar on this page to track the best deals for your preferred dates, as ticket prices depend on current demand.
The optimal time for a trip is considered to be September—during this period, dry and warm weather prevails in the region (with an average of 24 dry days). This offers an excellent compromise between comfortable weather conditions and the absence of extreme summer temperatures.
One main airline provides services on the Kearney—Rapid City route: United Airlines. There are no direct flights between these cities, so all routes include one connection at Denver International Airport. You can find a detailed schedule, departure frequency by day of the week, and carrier information in the list below.
Flights Kearney — Rapid City depart from Kearney Regional Airport and arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The total travel time from Kearney to Rapid City, including the connection, is approximately 3h 44m. There are no direct flights on this route.
The main carrier operating regular connecting flights on this route is United Airlines.
No, there are currently no non-stop flights. All available flight options include one connection at Denver International Airport.
Flight prices change constantly depending on the season and flight occupancy. You can find the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on our page.
Flights from Kearney arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), located in South Dakota.
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