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$173+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Tampa (RAP - TPA)

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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Mon 10/13
Mon 10/20
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Tampa (TPA). 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 September 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$173
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/128:45 amRAP - TPA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/184:10 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/122:51 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Tue 11/185:50 amTPA - RAP
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/12$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 12/92:55 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/139:00 amTPA - RAP
2 stops10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/241:44 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/278:10 amTPA - RAP
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/1611:15 amRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/2312:40 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:58 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/236:28 amTPA - RAP
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/112:55 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/224:17 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/231:44 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/278:10 amTPA - RAP
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$478

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Tampa

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Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

5:39 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Tampa

Wed 1/21

1:53 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$289

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 11/12

8:45 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Tampa

Tue 11/18

4:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$289

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

4:00 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 02m

Tampa

Wed 1/21

6:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$289

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 11/12

2:51 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Tampa

Tue 11/18

5:50 am-2:11 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$294

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 12/9

2:55 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Tampa

Sat 12/13

9:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$338

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Tampa

Tue 3/17

12:25 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$339

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

12:30 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Mon 2/2

5:27 am-11:34 am

1 stop8h 07m

$344

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 10/28

5:32 am-2:42 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$173

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Thu 12/11

1:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$200

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 10/28

6:00 pm-10:37 am

3 stops14h 37m

$389

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated September 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Rapid City to Tampa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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

    A quick flight from Rapid City to Tampa can take about 5h 46m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance from Rapid City to Tampa is about 1587 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Tampa is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $251 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $277 and $288 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Rapid City to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Tampa. 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 September 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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