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$433+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — RAP
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/272:35 pmELP - RAP
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:45 amRAP - ELP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$866
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/272:35 pmELP - RAP
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:45 amRAP - ELP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$946

Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$515
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$433
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$351
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($157 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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El Paso

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El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Sat 12/27

2:35 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 1/3

8:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$866

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Sat 12/27

2:35 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Rapid City

Sun 12/28

8:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$946

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Sat 12/27

2:35 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$433

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Deals found on 10/20

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 October 22, 2025.
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
8,990 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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 4h 37m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $866. 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. This flight start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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