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$176+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — RAP
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Rapid City are usually found in March or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Newark to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/36:44 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Sun 12/76:05 amRAP - EWR
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/17$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/43:30 pmEWR - RAP
2 stops9h 16mDelta
Mon 12/811:02 amRAP - EWR
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - RAP
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Sat 12/132:51 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/20$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - RAP
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:47 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/33:30 pmEWR - RAP
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:15 amRAP - EWR
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$419
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amEWR - RAP
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:30 amRAP - EWR
3 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/126:00 amEWR - RAP
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:41 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amEWR - RAP
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:30 amRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amEWR - RAP
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/221:27 pmRAP - EWR
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$458
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/39:06 pmEWR - RAP
2 stops26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:19 pmRAP - EWR
3 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 11/196:08 amEWR - RAP
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sun 11/2311:07 amRAP - EWR
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/18$469

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$398
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

Rapid City

Wed 1/14

4:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$269

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Rapid City

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$269

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Sat 5/9

7:17 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 57m

Rapid City

Wed 5/13

11:46 am-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$334

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Rapid City

Mon 12/8

2:51 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$339

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Tue 12/16

5:59 am-9:47 am

3 stops29h 48m

$176

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Tue 4/14

7:17 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 57m

$216

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Tue 12/16

8:05 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$221

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Thu 12/11

5:15 am-9:40 am

3 stops30h 25m

$225

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Wed 12/3

9:06 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$227

NewarkRapid City

EWR - RAP

EWRRAP

Newark

Tue 4/14

2:59 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$255

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Compare providers for flights from Newark 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 Newark to Rapid City in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Newark Airport-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Rapid City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Rapid City, you should look to book at least 57 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 Newark Airport to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Rapid City (average of $268). Flying from Newark Airport to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 EWR to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 November 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Rapid City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Newark?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Newark to Rapid City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rapid City from Newark; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Newark per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Rapid City airport from Newark. It is only a 9.0 mi journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rapid City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Rapid City?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Newark Airport to Rapid City in just under 6h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. The distance between Newark Airport and Rapid City is about 1484 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $268. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $268 and $333, respectively. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Rapid City (average of $268). Flying from Newark Airport to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Newark to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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