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$389+ Cheap flights from El Paso to Rapid City (ELP - 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — RAP
Jun 27 — Jul 41
Sat 6/27
Sat 7/4
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 May 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 8/227:00 am
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 8/261:31 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 6/242:32 pm
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 6/307:00 am
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 8/276:03 am
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:07 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Mon 6/227:07 pm
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop17h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 6/295:00 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 5/295:49 am
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 6/13:23 pm
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/27:00 am
ELP
-
RAP
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 7/97:00 am
RAP
-
ELP
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$623

Find flight deals from El Paso to Rapid City

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$401
(United Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso 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 May 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Sat 8/22

2:17 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Rapid City

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$394
Quickest round-trip

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Wed 6/24

2:32 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Rapid City

Tue 6/30

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$401

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Mon 6/22

7:07 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Rapid City

Mon 6/29

5:00 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$537

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Thu 7/2

7:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Rapid City

Thu 7/9

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$623

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Rapid City

Tue 6/30

6:31 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$845

El PasoRapid City

ELP - RAP

ELPRAP

El Paso

Thu 8/27

8:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops9h 06m

Rapid City

Mon 8/31

5:00 am-1:19 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$1,026

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Deals found on 5/27

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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 May.
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.

Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Rapid City

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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 May 28, 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
9,751 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 8h 11m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $394. The distance from El Paso to Rapid City is about 864 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $263.

  • 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 May 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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