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Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA)

RAP — AZA
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA). 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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$231

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 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 time of day to fly from RAP to AZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Reviews last updated March 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, such as Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
709 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
709 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
709 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. 1 airline have flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($84), offers the cheapest pricing from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Allegiant Air is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$84Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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