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$279+ Cheap flights from Tucson to Rapid City (TUS - 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — RAP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Tucson to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/91:29 pm
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 4/132:42 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/16:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 4/55:00 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 4/211:29 pm
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 4/244:15 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/26:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 4/52:42 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/146:30 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 2/2110:55 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:30 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 2/147:00 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/911:46 am
TUS
-
RAP
2 stops9h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/136:00 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$444

Find flight deals from Tucson to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tucson (TUS) 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$370
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Rapid City that are best for you.

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TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Thu 4/9

1:29 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$279

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Rapid City

Sun 4/5

5:00 am-8:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$319

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Thu 4/9

7:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Rapid City

Sun 4/12

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$319

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Tue 4/21

1:29 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Rapid City

Fri 4/24

4:15 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$321

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Rapid City

Sun 4/5

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$349

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 2/21

10:55 am-4:44 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$364

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

Rapid City

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$379

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Thu 4/9

11:46 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$444

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Mon 5/11

5:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$370

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Deals found on 1/27

Compare providers for flights from Tucson 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 Tucson to Rapid City in January.
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 Tucson-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-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 Tucson-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Rapid City (average of $89). Flying from Tucson to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tucson to Rapid City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines can get you from Tucson to Rapid City in just under 4h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Tucson and Rapid City is about 927 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($318) offers the cheapest pricing from Tucson to Rapid City. American Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Rapid City (average of $89). Flying from Tucson to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 2 airlines flying from Tucson to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tucson 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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