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$271+ Cheap flights from Tucson to Rapid City (TUS - 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — RAP
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/296:40 amTUS - RAP
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:11 amRAP - TUS
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/297:47 pmTUS - RAP
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:30 amRAP - TUS
2 stops14h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,145

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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,113
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Tucson

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Rapid City

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TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Mon 1/12

2:38 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rapid City

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$279

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

Rapid City

Thu 1/22

12:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$326

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Thu 1/8

10:41 am-3:22 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Rapid City

Mon 1/12

5:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 50m

$349

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Sat 1/3

5:47 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Rapid City

Fri 1/9

4:40 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$350

TucsonRapid City

TUS - RAP

TUSRAP

Tucson

Sat 4/25

5:07 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 26m

$271

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Deals found on 12/13

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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 December.
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 Tucson-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Tucson-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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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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 December 15, 2025.
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
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Tucson to Rapid City in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 55m. The distance between Tucson and Rapid City is about 927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($328) offers the cheapest pricing from Tucson to Rapid City. American Airlines is priced at 47% 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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