Rapid City

$155+ Cheap flights from Colorado to Rapid City (RAP)

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — RAP
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap flight deals from Colorado to Rapid City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Colorado to Rapid City flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
From Colorado to Rapid City
One-way flight from Colorado to Rapid City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colorado to Rapid City.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colorado to Rapid City.

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Cheapest flights from Colorado to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colorado to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/227:17 pmDEN - RAP
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/247:00 amRAP - DEN
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 12/246:35 pmCOS - RAP
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:35 amRAP - COS
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$229

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colorado to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Colorado

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Fri 8/22

8:48 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Rapid City

Wed 8/27

3:19 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

Colorado SpringsRapid City

COS - RAP

COSRAP

Colorado Springs

Wed 12/24

6:35 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Rapid City

Wed 12/31

8:35 am-1:02 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$229

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Fri 8/8

6:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$155

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Wed 9/10

7:17 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$214

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Tue 8/5

11:30 am-9:32 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$410

DenverRapid City

DEN - RAP

DENRAP

Denver Intl

Tue 8/5

11:59 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$541

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Colorado to Rapid City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colorado to Rapid City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Colorado to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CO to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Colorado to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colorado to Rapid City as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Colorado to Rapid City

Explore weekly flight availability from Colorado to Rapid City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from USCO to RAP are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun Country Air from Colorado to Rapid City have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Colorado?

    If you book a flight to Rapid City from Colorado, you will be flying to Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City.

  • How popular is this Colorado to Rapid City flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $155 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $214 and American Airlines from $541 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colorado to Rapid City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Colorado to Rapid City consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (63%), United Airlines (58%) or Copa Airlines (51%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colorado to Rapid City?

    While on average a flight from Colorado to Rapid City is generally $389, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $213. When looking at the most popular route, (Denver Intl - Rapid City), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colorado 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Colorado to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 airline flying from Colorado to Rapid City

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United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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