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$173+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Rapid City (SDF - 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to Rapid City are usually found in December or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$173
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$354
From Louisville Intl to Rapid City
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:34 pmSDF - RAP
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Mon 8/182:25 pmRAP - SDF
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/253:25 pmSDF - RAP
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/288:47 amRAP - SDF
2 stops9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:05 amSDF - RAP
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/121:43 pmRAP - SDF
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$356
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:03 amSDF - RAP
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - SDF
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$375

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LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/15

7:34 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Rapid City

Mon 8/18

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$259

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/25

3:25 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Rapid City

Mon 7/28

8:47 am-8:26 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$334

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/5

6:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Rapid City

Sat 7/12

1:43 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 47m

$356

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/25

5:03 am-9:12 pm

2 stops42h 09m

Rapid City

Sun 6/29

10:02 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$375

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/30

11:22 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$173

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Sun 6/29

6:12 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 32m

$211

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/28

4:17 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$303

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/30

6:08 pm-8:47 pm

3 stops28h 39m

$372

LouisvilleRapid City

SDF - RAP

SDFRAP

Louisville Intl

Sun 6/22

3:04 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$480

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Rapid City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisville to Rapid City, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Louisville to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 SDF to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Louisville to Rapid City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Rapid City, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Rapid City round-trip?

    Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $173 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $211 and United Airlines from $372 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Louisville to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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