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$259+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque (RAP - ABQ)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — ABQ
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Albuquerque (ABQ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

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$259
(United Airlines)
From Rapid City to Albuquerque
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:30 amRAP - ABQ
1 stop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/17:00 amABQ - RAP
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:28 pmRAP - ABQ
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:45 pmABQ - RAP
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:00 amRAP - ABQ
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/278:00 amABQ - RAP
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/288:30 amRAP - ABQ
1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/210:58 amABQ - RAP
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:12 pmRAP - ABQ
2 stops15h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/27:06 pmABQ - RAP
2 stops16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,235

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Rapid City

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Price

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Sat 9/27

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

Albuquerque

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$259

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Thu 10/23

4:28 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/27

4:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$279

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Thu 10/23

7:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/27

8:00 am-6:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$410

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Sun 9/28

8:30 am-12:38 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Albuquerque

Thu 10/2

10:58 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$553

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Sun 9/28

6:12 pm-9:48 am

2 stops15h 36m

Albuquerque

Thu 10/2

7:06 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$1,235

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

3:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$290

Rapid CityAlbuquerque

RAP - ABQ

RAPABQ

Rapid City

Mon 9/29

1:02 pm-11:49 pm

3 stops58h 47m

$769

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Deals found on 9/11

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Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated September 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Albuquerque have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rapid City to Albuquerque in 4h 07m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Rapid City and Albuquerque is about 649 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Currently priced at $287, United Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Albuquerque and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Rapid City to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Albuquerque

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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