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$259+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$557
From Tucson to Rapid City
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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 June 12, 2025.

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.
Mon 8/254:16 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/24:47 pmRAP - TUS
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/141:38 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/214:39 pmRAP - TUS
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$389

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TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Mon 8/25

4:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Rapid City

Tue 9/2

4:47 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$259

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Mon 8/25

10:31 am-8:58 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Rapid City

Tue 9/2

5:39 am-4:44 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$390

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Tucson to Rapid City

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Tucson 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.

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($259), and American Airlines ($390) offers the cheapest pricing from Tucson to Rapid City. United Airlines is priced at 35% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Tucson 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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