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$128+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — HOU
may. 1 — may. 81
vie. 5/1
vie. 5/8
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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 abril 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
vie. 12/42:25 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
lun. 12/75:50 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
mar. 4/144:15 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
mar. 4/287:00 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
mar. 4/146:00 am
RAP
-
IAH
2 stops11h 34m
Delta
mié. 4/296:00 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/29$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/146:00 am
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
sáb. 4/1812:42 pm
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 5/215:53 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
mar. 5/265:15 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
lun. 4/62:21 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
lun. 4/134:42 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
mié. 9/24:41 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
sáb. 9/56:30 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/1410:58 am
RAP
-
HOU
2 stops11h 10m
Delta
sáb. 4/1810:48 am
HOU
-
RAP
2 stops12h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/144:15 pm
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
sáb. 4/182:41 pm
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 5/216:50 am
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
mar. 5/263:25 pm
IAH
-
RAP
2 stops7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
lun. 4/65:32 am
RAP
-
HOU
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
lun. 4/134:18 pm
HOU
-
RAP
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 4/25:32 am
RAP
-
IAH
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
mar. 4/710:31 am
IAH
-
RAP
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$469

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 abril 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$334
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$507
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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 abril 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

mar. 4/14

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/28

7:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$334
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

mié. 4/15

10:55 am-5:02 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/29

6:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$334

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

mar. 4/14

6:00 am-6:34 pm

2 stops11h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/29

6:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$354

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

jue. 5/21

5:53 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 5/26

5:15 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$376

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

mié. 9/2

4:41 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/5

6:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$424

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

mar. 4/14

10:58 am-11:08 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 4/18

10:48 am-10:20 pm

2 stops12h 32m

$429

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

jue. 5/21

6:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 5/26

3:25 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$459

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

mié. 4/15

10:58 am-10:54 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 4/29

6:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$474

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - IAH

RAPIAH

Rapid City

sáb. 5/9

8:25 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/17

8:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$493

Rapid CityHouston

RAP - HOU

RAPHOU

Rapid City

sáb. 5/9

4:57 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Houston Hobby

dom. 5/17

9:57 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$526

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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 $225). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 abril 1, 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
9,529 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
9,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
11,544 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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 5h 50m. 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 $248, United Airlines will fly you from Rapid City to Houston and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $313. United Airlines is priced at 39% 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 $225). Flying from Rapid City to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 abril 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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