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$163+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Tampa

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$523
From Rapid City to Tampa
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/139:49 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/176:43 amTPA - RAP
1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/92:25 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Wed 7/236:15 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/10$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:30 amRAP - TPA
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/298:10 amTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$307
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.
Tue 7/154:38 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/185:46 amTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$320

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Rapid City

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Tampa

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Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sun 7/13

9:49 pm-5:38 am

1 stop29h 49m

Tampa

Thu 7/17

6:43 am-9:09 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$277

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 7/9

2:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Tampa

Wed 7/23

6:15 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$289

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Thu 7/24

6:30 am-6:01 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Tampa

Tue 7/29

8:10 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$307

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

4:38 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 55m

Tampa

Fri 7/18

5:46 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 09m

$320

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 8/5

2:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$163

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 8/5

12:47 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$168

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 8/5

5:30 am-9:45 pm

3 stops14h 15m

$705

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Deals found on 6/11

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

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 $270). 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 Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rapid City to Tampa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Tampa is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $307 and $320 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Tampa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. American Airlines flights start at $168 while deals on United Airlines start at $494 one-way.

  • 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 $270). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$277Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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