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Cheap flights to Rapid City, SD from $246

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Flights to Rapid City in 2024

Find the latest flights to Rapid City in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.

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February

Average price

$642

Round-trip from

$246

One-way from

$310
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Cheap flights to Rapid City in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Rapid City in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Rapid City in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Fri 5/34:57 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:45 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$378
Sat 4/276:45 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Sat 5/46:40 amRAP - EWR
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/26$408
Sat 4/276:05 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Sat 5/46:40 amRAP - LGA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/26$419
Fri 5/39:00 amJFK - RAP
2 stops13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amRAP - JFK
2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$441
Sat 5/46:05 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Wed 5/84:22 pmRAP - LGA
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/26$452
Thu 5/96:00 amEWR - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/123:45 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$453
Fri 5/39:40 amEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/58:37 amRAP - EWR
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$458
Fri 5/33:25 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:45 pmRAP - EWR
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$469
Fri 5/108:09 amJFK - RAP
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Mon 5/134:22 pmRAP - JFK
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/25$473

Rapid City 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Rapid City in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Rapid City in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 8/232:33 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/261:45 pmRAP - LGA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$246
Fri 8/234:50 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/261:45 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$268
Sat 10/198:00 amJFK - RAP
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Sat 10/264:25 pmRAP - JFK
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/26$312
Thu 8/225:19 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/261:45 pmRAP - LGA
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$314
Fri 8/234:50 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2611:25 amRAP - EWR
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$323
Sat 10/198:00 amJFK - RAP
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Sat 10/264:25 pmRAP - JFK
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/25$343
Fri 8/235:19 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2611:25 amRAP - LGA
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$360
Thu 8/224:50 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/261:45 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$368
Mon 7/86:30 amEWR - RAP
1 stop11h 59mSun Country Air
Fri 7/125:20 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop15h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/26$370

Flights to Rapid City departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Rapid City, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
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Fri 5/34:57 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:45 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$378
Wed 5/16:45 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Sat 5/46:40 amRAP - EWR
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/26$408
Wed 5/16:10 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sat 5/46:40 amRAP - LGA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/26$419
Fri 5/39:00 amJFK - RAP
2 stops13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amRAP - JFK
2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$441
Sat 5/46:05 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Wed 5/84:22 pmRAP - LGA
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/26$452
Fri 5/39:40 amEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/58:37 amRAP - EWR
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$458
Fri 5/33:25 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:45 pmRAP - EWR
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$469
Wed 5/15:00 pmLGA - RAP
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/47:10 amRAP - LGA
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$485
Thu 5/23:25 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/63:45 pmRAP - EWR
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$504

One-way flights to Rapid City

Explore one-way flight options to Rapid City for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights traveling to Rapid City at this time. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Rapid City instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 6/72:30 pmJFK - RAP
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/25$310
Wed 7/109:45 amLGA - RAP
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$338
Tue 5/286:56 amJFK - RAP
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/26$339
Tue 5/286:14 amEWR - RAP
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/26$359
Fri 6/76:00 amLGA - RAP
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/25$359
Fri 6/72:30 pmEWR - RAP
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/25$364
Sat 5/44:57 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$365
Sat 5/46:59 amLGA - RAP
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$365
Thu 6/278:05 amJFK - RAP
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$372

Average price of flights to Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Rapid City is currently $352 while a round-trip flight costs $350. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rapid City (average of $361). Flying to Rapid City in June will prove the most costly (average of $646). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$361

February

$372

March

$438

April

$464

May

$581

June

$646

July

$572

August

$487

September

$557

October

$488

November

$406

December

$382

Temperature and rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RAP

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Rapid City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Rapid City should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rapid City. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines to Rapid City to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Sun Country Air
7.3
Good
658 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

The Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in South Dakota is a convenient and efficient airport for travelers visiting both Rapid City and the renowned Black Hills. RAP is the airport you want to fly into if you want to visit Mount Rushmore, the Badlands National Park, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Located approximately 9 miles southeast of Rapid City, RAP is a small airport with just seven gates, and therefore easy to navigate. This means that you will be through the airport and on your way to your South Dakota adventures as soon as possible.

You can find a number of non-stop flights to the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) that depart from major cities in the western half of the United States. United flies non-stop to RAP from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). United flies to Rapid City non-stop from the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado. Allegiant flies non-stop from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and from the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Several airlines operate non-stop flights between Rapid City and airports east of the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). American flies non-stop from its hub at the Charlotte - Douglas International Airport (CTL) and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). United also flies non-stop to Rapid City from Chicago (ORD). Delta and Sun Country Airlines both offer direct flights between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and (RAP). From the Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida, you can fly non-stop to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) aboard Allegiant.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Rapid City?

    No matter what time of year you visit Rapid City, make sure you pack sturdy walking shoes. If it is the winter months, make sure they are warm boots to protect your feet from the snow. Also bring extra socks to keep your feet cushioned and comfortable as you explore everything the Black Hills have to offer. In the summer months, sunblock and sunglasses are a must, and a sun hat is highly recommended. In the winter, pack warm, comfortable clothes to slip into after a day's adventures. Make sure to pack a warm jacket, gloves, and a warm beanie hat. Also consider packing a small tote or knapsack that you can use to bring with you on your day's excursions.

  • What are some things to do in Rapid City?

    You already know about some of the wonderful sites that the Black Hills have to offer, but consider taking a tour to some of these sites in order to get the most of your visit. For example, you can take a Badlands van tour or a self-guided audio driving tour in the Black Hills. To add some extra excitement to your trip, you can participate in the Rapid City scavenger hunt. Other things you can see in Rapid City include a dinosaur park, reptile gardens, Bear Country USA, and Storybook Island. If you are interested in museums, you can check out the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, the Journey Museum and Learning Center, and the Museum of Geology.

  • Can I take public transport from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) into Downtown Rapid City?

    From RAP, you can hail a cab from the company City Cab or Black Hills Grab a Cab. Airport shuttles you can take from RAP include Rapid Express Shuttle, Giddy Up and Go Shuttle, and Dave's World Tours. Lift, Uber, Wridz, and Turo app cars can pick you up at RAP, as well. Check with your hotel to see whether they have a shuttle that can transport you from RAP. If you have reserved a rental car, you can find the rental car agency counters in the arrivals section of the airport.

  • What does RAP mean?

    RAP is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A RAP flight refers to a flight to Rapid City Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Rapid City.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rapid City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rapid City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rapid City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Allegiant Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rapid City.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rapid City?

    Rapid City Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rapid City. One-way flights to Rapid City Airport typically cost $66, while round-trip flights cost around $122.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rapid City?

    A round-trip flight to Rapid City will typically cost around $150, however they can be found for as little as $122.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rapid City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rapid City, Denver offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 12 minutes).

  • Does Rapid City Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rapid City Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rapid City Airport?

    Yes. Rapid City Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Quite and relaxing home with all the city events close by is the closest property to Rapid City Airport (3.0 mi away from Rapid City Airport).

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