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$241+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Tampa (RAP - TPA)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Tampa

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/313:35 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/712:24 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/316:19 amRAP - TPA
2 stops8h 35mDelta
Wed 1/78:30 amTPA - RAP
2 stops8h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/10$704

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$569
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Rapid City

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Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

2:08 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tampa

Wed 1/21

9:15 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$241

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 1/7

2:08 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tampa

Wed 1/14

9:15 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$241

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Thu 3/26

2:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

8:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$313

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

2:08 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tampa

Mon 2/2

3:12 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$329

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Tampa

Wed 1/14

4:01 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$331

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Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Tampa

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 Rapid City to Tampa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Rapid City-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Tampa 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 Rapid City-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $172). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 6h 45m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $241. The distance from Rapid City to Tampa is about 1587 mi.

  • 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 $172 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $251 and $288 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 59% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $162. United Airlines flights start at $162 while deals on Delta start at $162 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $172). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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