How long is the flight from Rapid City to The Big Island?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Rapid City to The Big Island in about 17h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3456 mi.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to The Big Island?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Rapid City to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to The Big Island?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to The Big Island from Rapid City. Users have commonly found prices around $904 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $674. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

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

When flying from Rapid City to The Big Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?

Located just 9.0 mi from the city center, Rapid City (RAP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to The Big Island from Rapid City.

Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?

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Wed 10/157:00 amRAP - KOA

2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/301:40 pmKOA - RAP

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$778

Wed 10/155:30 amRAP - KOA

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2 stops25h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$786

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Wed 10/157:00 amRAP - KOA

2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/301:40 pmKOA - RAP

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$778

Wed 10/155:30 amRAP - KOA

2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/291:40 pmKOA - RAP

2 stops25h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$786

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Wed 10/157:00 amRAP - KOA

2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/301:40 pmKOA - RAP

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$778

Wed 10/155:30 amRAP - KOA

2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/291:40 pmKOA - RAP

2 stops25h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$786

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2.0

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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!

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7.4

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8,937 reviews

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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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?
Located just 9.0 mi from the city center, Rapid City (RAP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to The Big Island from Rapid City.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to The Big Island?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Rapid City to The Big Island in about 17h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3456 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to The Big Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to The Big Island 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 The Big Island?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Rapid City to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

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Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to The Big Island?

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