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$145+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Raleigh (RAP - RDU)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — RDU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$438
From Rapid City to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/285:39 amRAP - RDU
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/319:25 amRDU - RAP
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/226:20 amRAP - RDU
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sun 8/242:45 pmRDU - RAP
2 stops9h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/28$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/265:30 amRAP - RDU
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/304:28 pmRDU - RAP
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$349
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:16 pmRAP - RDU
3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/242:55 pmRDU - RAP
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$405

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Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Thu 8/28

5:39 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/31

9:25 am-4:11 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$269

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Fri 8/22

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/24

2:45 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$274

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

5:30 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/30

4:28 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$349

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Fri 8/22

5:16 pm-6:31 pm

3 stops23h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/24

2:55 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops27h 51m

$405

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Tue 9/30

4:24 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$145

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Fri 8/22

1:35 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$161

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Fri 8/22

5:16 pm-6:31 pm

3 stops23h 15m

$180

Rapid CityRaleigh

RAP - RDU

RAPRDU

Rapid City

Mon 10/20

4:28 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 50m

$187

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Deals found on 7/29

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Rapid City to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Raleigh, 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
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $269. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $274 and $349, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Raleigh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $145. United Airlines flights start at $161 while deals on American Airlines start at $187 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Rapid City to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Raleigh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Raleigh. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$160Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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