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$269+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City (ABQ - RAP)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — RAP
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 15, 2026.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:15 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 5/102:35 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$269
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 2/276:09 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 3/32:21 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$279
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:49 pm
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 4/122:42 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$318
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.
Sun 5/314:15 pm
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 6/54:41 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$321
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 10/275:30 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:48 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$339
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.
Sun 5/318:30 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Fri 6/52:36 pm
RAP
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$381
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 2/277:00 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/310:55 am
RAP
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$429
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.
Thu 6/44:15 pm
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 6/810:13 am
RAP
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/239:00 am
ABQ
-
RAP
1 stop3h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2711:20 am
RAP
-
ABQ
2 stops10h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$459

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$303
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Albuquerque

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Rapid City

Mon 6/8

10:13 am-2:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$269

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Wed 5/6

5:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

2:35 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$269

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Fri 2/27

6:09 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

2:21 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$279

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Fri 4/10

2:49 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rapid City

Sun 4/12

2:42 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$318

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Sat 5/23

9:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Rapid City

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$344

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Sun 5/31

8:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Rapid City

Fri 6/5

2:36 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$381

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-9:57 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$429

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Sun 5/31

4:15 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Rapid City

Fri 6/5

10:13 am-9:29 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$484

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Mon 4/6

2:03 pm-11:23 am

1 stop21h 20m

$335

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Mon 4/6

1:30 pm-1:08 pm

3 stops47h 38m

$592

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/15

Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City in February.
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 Albuquerque-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Rapid City 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 Albuquerque-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated February 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Albuquerque to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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 Albuquerque to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Albuquerque to Rapid City will take you 6h 09m. Albuquerque and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 649 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albuquerque to Rapid City round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $276, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Rapid City.. Users have found that United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City 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 Albuquerque to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City. 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 15, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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