How long is the flight from Rapid City to Austin?

For as low as $317, American Airlines can have you in Austin from Rapid City in 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1000 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Austin round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Austin round-trip from $146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $258, and United Airlines, from $258. Users have found that Delta is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rapid City to Austin?

Before booking your flight from Rapid City to Austin check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to Austin as you normally would.

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

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$259+ Flights from Rapid City to Austin

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Austin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Rapid City to Austin flights typically cost between $393 and $505 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $259 on American Airlines (Feb 7-Feb 11).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/265:15 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/302:55 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$490

Fri 12/195:30 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/236:00 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$520

Sat 12/2011:11 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/242:55 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$539

Fri 12/1911:11 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/232:55 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$660

Wed 12/243:35 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/265:15 amAUS - RAP

1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$692

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to Austin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 2/72:08 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/117:00 amAUS - RAP

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$259

Sat 2/710:54 amRAP - AUS

2 stops12h 32mDelta

Wed 2/1110:30 amAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$284

Sat 2/72:40 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/1112:27 pmAUS - RAP

2 stops9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$317

Wed 2/182:22 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/239:16 amAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$315

Wed 2/1810:54 amRAP - AUS

2 stops11h 04mDelta

Mon 2/2310:56 amAUS - RAP

2 stops12h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$319

Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/164:51 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$320

Sat 1/107:00 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/138:50 amAUS - RAP

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$339

Thu 2/126:00 amRAP - AUS

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Mon 2/162:59 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop8h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$359

Last-minute flights from Rapid City to Austin
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Fri 12/265:15 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/302:55 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$490

Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/164:51 pmAUS - RAP

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$320

Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/710:50 amAUS - RAP

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$471

Sat 1/107:00 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/138:50 amAUS - RAP

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$339

One-way flights from Rapid City to Austin
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Austin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 12/2011:11 amRAP - AUS

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$341

Sat 12/209:17 pmRAP - AUS

2 stops21h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/11

$363

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Round-trip from	$259 (American Airlines)
Popular in	January
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Average price	$428

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Price

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 2/7

2:08 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$259

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 2/7

10:54 am-12:26 am

2 stops12h 32m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/11

10:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$284

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

2:22 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

9:16 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$315

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 2/7

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/11

12:27 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$317

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

10:54 am-10:58 pm

2 stops11h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

10:56 am-10:27 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$319

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Mon 1/5

6:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/16

4:51 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$320

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 1/13

8:50 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$339

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/16

2:59 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$359

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 12/20

11:11 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$341

Rapid CityAustin

RAP - AUS

RAPAUS

Rapid City

Sat 12/20

9:17 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$363

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Deals found on 12/11

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Austin flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Austin (average of $146). Flying from Rapid City to Austin in August is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Austin?

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Rapid City to Austin by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Rapid City to Austin?
For as low as $317, American Airlines can have you in Austin from Rapid City in 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1000 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Austin round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Austin round-trip from $146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $258, and United Airlines, from $258. Users have found that Delta is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Austin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Austin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Austin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Austin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Austin 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 Austin?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Austin (average of $146). Flying from Rapid City to Austin in August is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to Austin

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$146	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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