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$164+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — HOU
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Houston

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/275:40 pm
RAP
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IAH
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 3/34:32 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:03 am
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Thu 3/126:09 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 10/275:48 pm
RAP
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IAH
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3111:05 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 4/34:15 pm
RAP
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IAH
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 4/126:20 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/234:29 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Fri 2/274:43 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:54 am
RAP
-
IAH
2 stops12h 17m
Delta
Fri 2/274:43 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 2/242:21 pm
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2710:13 am
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/255:40 pm
RAP
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IAH
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:30 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:00 am
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Tue 3/312:15 pm
IAH
-
RAP
2 stops11h 12m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 3/92:21 pm
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1210:14 am
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop4h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/272:21 pm
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 3/310:13 am
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 2/232:21 pm
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2710:13 am
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$545

Find flight deals from Rapid City to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Houston (HO1). 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 February 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Houston that are best for you.

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Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Fri 2/27

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

4:32 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$299

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Mon 3/9

4:01 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

6:09 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$327

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Fri 4/3

4:15 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/12

6:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$349

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/27

4:43 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$357

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Tue 2/24

2:21 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

10:13 am-1:51 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$418

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$429

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Mon 3/9

2:21 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/12

10:14 am-1:51 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$449

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Fri 2/27

2:21 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

10:13 am-1:51 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$474

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Tue 2/24

10:54 am-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

5:25 am-3:44 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$549

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Fri 4/3

2:21 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/12

4:18 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$599

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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Houston

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Houston (average of $217). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Houston, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,297 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Rapid City; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Rapid City airport to Houston. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

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

    Departing from Rapid City to Houston will take you 4h 29m. There are 1081 mi between Rapid City and Houston. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Houston and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $282. American Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Houston (average of $217). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Houston. 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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