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$259+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Houston

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — HOU
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:41 pmRAP - IAH
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/185:00 amIAH - RAP
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/611:00 amRAP - IAH
2 stops11h 59mDelta
Mon 12/155:55 pmIAH - RAP
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/12$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/52:51 pmRAP - IAH
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 12/135:55 pmIAH - RAP
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/13$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/52:51 pmRAP - IAH
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Tue 12/165:10 amIAH - RAP
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/12$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/61:47 pmRAP - HOU
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/189:05 amHOU - RAP
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/511:02 amRAP - IAH
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Mon 12/155:55 pmIAH - RAP
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/13$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/66:05 amRAP - IAH
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Thu 12/185:20 amIAH - RAP
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:35 pmRAP - IAH
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:30 amIAH - RAP
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/2411:07 amRAP - IAH
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Fri 11/286:30 amIAH - RAP
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/12$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/245:18 amRAP - HOU
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/284:25 pmHOU - RAP
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/611:00 amRAP - HOU
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Thu 12/186:00 amHOU - RAP
2 stops9h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/13$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/211:44 pmRAP - HOU
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/259:05 amHOU - RAP
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$399

Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

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Average price

$468
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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 November 13, 2025.
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 2/6

2:08 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/8

4:52 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$259

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

2:51 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/18

5:55 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$259

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

12:41 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

$259

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Fri 12/5

4:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/16

11:02 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$259

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

Fri 12/5

4:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/14

11:02 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$259

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

1:47 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/18

9:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$314

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Mon 11/24

5:18 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 22m

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/28

4:25 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$354

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

11:00 am-10:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$374

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

1:47 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

6:36 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$400

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

Fri 12/5

1:47 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

9:02 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$434

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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 $237). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Houston, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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.

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 3 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 5h 56m. There are 1058 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, Delta will fly you from Rapid City to Houston and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $283 and $299, respectively. Delta 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 $237). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 Houston

Discover the top 3 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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