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

Currently priced at $259, 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. United Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Albuquerque flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Albuquerque?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Albuquerque from Rapid City. Users have commonly found prices around $406 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $263. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to ABQ?

It’s optimal to fly from Rapid City to Albuquerque in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque.

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.

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Wed 8/135:59 pmRAP - ABQ

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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!

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Albuquerque round-trip?
Currently priced at $259, 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. United Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Albuquerque.
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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