Rapid City

$190+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City (PHL - RAP)

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PHL — RAP
Aug 16 — Aug 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Rapid City are usually found in August or July, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 August 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$206
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$534
From Philadelphia to Rapid City
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find 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 August 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 9/285:00 amPHL - RAP
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 10/21:45 pmPHL - RAP
2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/251:45 pmPHL - RAP
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/285:32 amRAP - PHL
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/26:51 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Sat 10/44:24 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/8$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 8/313:39 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:12 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/53:40 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/1212:43 pmRAP - PHL
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/8$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 10/186:00 amPHL - RAP
2 stops11h 50mDelta
Wed 10/222:26 pmRAP - PHL
2 stops8h 26mDelta
Deal found 8/8$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 8/306:59 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Sat 9/66:25 amRAP - PHL
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/9$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 11/193:48 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2412:27 pmRAP - PHL
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/8$330

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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 August 11, 2025.
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

Fri 8/22

9:59 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 01m

Rapid City

Wed 8/27

9:50 am-1:01 pm

1 stop25h 11m

$248

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sun 9/28

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$269

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

1:45 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops9h 06m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$274

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 10/25

1:45 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Rapid City

Tue 10/28

5:32 am-5:12 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$279

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

9:46 am-3:50 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Rapid City

Wed 10/22

2:26 pm-12:52 am

2 stops8h 26m

$304

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 8/30

6:59 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Rapid City

Sat 9/6

6:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$324

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

1:20 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Rapid City

Sun 10/5

6:12 pm-8:02 am

1 stop11h 50m

$342

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 8/22

2:18 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Rapid City

Mon 8/25

5:02 pm-1:19 am

1 stop6h 17m

$349

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sun 10/5

6:38 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Rapid City

Wed 10/8

4:58 pm-1:09 am

1 stop6h 11m

$351

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 9/27

6:51 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

4:24 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$354

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City

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

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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City is 69 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Philadelphia to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 PHL to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 August 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Rapid City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 11, 2025.
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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Rapid City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City round-trip from $269. American Airlines is priced at 56% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Philadelphia to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 August 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$339Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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