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$153+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City (PHL - 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — RAP
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/46:51 pm
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Wed 3/114:01 pm
RAP
-
PHL
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/66:15 am
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Wed 2/184:29 pm
RAP
-
PHL
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/410:06 am
PHL
-
RAP
2 stops10h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 3/117:00 am
RAP
-
PHL
2 stops8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/226:10 am
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Sun 3/14:29 pm
RAP
-
PHL
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 5/246:15 am
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Sat 5/3012:30 pm
RAP
-
PHL
2 stops8h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$349
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:51 pm
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Fri 3/64:29 pm
RAP
-
PHL
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/710:10 am
PHL
-
RAP
2 stops9h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:20 am
RAP
-
PHL
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/236:10 am
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Sun 3/14:29 pm
RAP
-
PHL
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 10/276:10 am
PHL
-
RAP
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 10/317:05 am
RAP
-
PHL
2 stops9h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$374

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$153
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$531
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

6:51 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Rapid City

Wed 3/11

4:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$289

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 2/7

3:43 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

2:52 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$314

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 2/6

6:57 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

10:54 am-5:56 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$314

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 2/7

11:27 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Rapid City

Wed 2/18

4:29 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$314

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 7/10

12:06 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$153

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 20m

$216

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Tue 3/17

6:12 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops48h 53m

$256

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

7:05 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$266

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 7/11

5:30 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$266

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

11:36 am-8:44 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$300

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Rapid City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Philadelphia-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Rapid City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $175). Flying from Philadelphia to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Rapid City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Rapid City?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Rapid City will take you 5h 36m. The distance from Philadelphia to Rapid City is about 1450 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City round-trip from $268. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $290, and American Airlines, from $384. Delta is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $175). Flying from Philadelphia to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 Philadelphia to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$384Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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