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$155+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$373
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 July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/123:25 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/164:25 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1212:50 pmRAP - TPA
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1612:04 pmTPA - RAP
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:28 pmRAP - TPA
3 stops20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/156:00 amTPA - RAP
2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$591

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Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 8/12

3:25 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Tampa

Sat 8/16

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$334

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

12:30 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Mon 2/2

1:53 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$379

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

10:40 am-10:39 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Tampa

Mon 2/2

6:15 am-3:14 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$485

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Mon 8/11

5:28 pm-4:07 pm

3 stops20h 39m

Tampa

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-4:27 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$591

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 8/15

5:27 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 23m

$155

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 8/30

5:02 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 40m

$163

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 8/15

5:27 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$196

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 11/29

9:25 pm-5:38 am

1 stop6h 13m

$397

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Thu 10/2

2:27 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$411

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 $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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Tampa?

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 July 29, 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
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $334 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $379 and $485 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 30% 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. American Airlines flights start at $163 while deals on United Airlines start at $397 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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