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$246+ Cheap flights from El Paso to Rapid City (ELP - 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — RAP
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from El Paso to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 8/272:44 pm
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 8/314:41 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/257:00 am
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 3/292:42 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/182:32 pm
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 4/214:15 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/85:45 am
ELP
-
RAP
2 stops13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 5/114:13 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$433

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$246
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Thu 8/27

2:44 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Rapid City

Mon 8/31

4:41 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$309

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Wed 3/25

2:40 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Rapid City

Sun 3/29

2:42 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$348

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Rapid City

Tue 4/21

2:47 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$379
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Mon 4/20

2:32 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$246

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Thu 4/23

5:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$300

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Tue 4/21

2:12 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$304

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Fri 4/24

5:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$335

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Wed 4/22

2:32 pm-10:36 am

3 stops20h 04m

$495

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Compare providers for flights from El Paso 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 El Paso to Rapid City 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 El Paso-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on El Paso-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from El Paso-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-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 El Paso-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 March 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from El Paso 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
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
9,423 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Rapid City?

    A quick flight from El Paso to Rapid City can take about 5h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. The distance from El Paso to Rapid City is about 864 mi.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $248.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from El Paso 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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