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$196+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/275:00 am
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 10/314:16 pm
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/2710:24 am
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 10/318:30 am
TPA
-
RAP
2 stops9h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 10/2310:26 am
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 10/244:14 pm
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 10/236:39 am
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Sat 10/245:15 am
TPA
-
RAP
2 stops7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/2010:26 am
RAP
-
TPA
2 stops11h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 10/2912:23 pm
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 11/1411:29 am
RAP
-
TPA
2 stops10h 56m
Delta
Sat 11/216:35 am
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop6h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$345
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:30 pm
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 8/238:15 am
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/2010:24 am
RAP
-
TPA
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 10/296:00 am
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 12/711:30 am
RAP
-
TPA
2 stops10h 50m
Delta
Mon 12/143:50 pm
TPA
-
RAP
2 stops8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/1912:39 pm
RAP
-
TPA
2 stops8h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 am
TPA
-
RAP
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$373

Find 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$554
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 10/23

10:26 am-7:34 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Tampa

Sat 10/24

4:14 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$320

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 11/14

11:29 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 56m

Tampa

Sat 11/21

6:35 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 13m

$345

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Mon 12/7

6:40 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Tampa

Mon 12/14

6:11 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$359
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Fri 11/13

2:23 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Tampa

Mon 11/16

6:35 am-10:49 am

1 stop6h 14m

$359

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 8/19

12:20 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Tampa

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 09m

$373

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-3:43 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Tampa

Tue 9/1

12:20 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$386
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 10/6

5:53 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$326

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 10/6

5:04 pm-10:34 am

1 stop15h 30m

$346

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sun 8/30

3:21 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$363
Quickest one-way

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 8/1

11:00 am-12:29 am

2 stops11h 29m

$426

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Deals found on 7/23

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Rapid City-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Rapid City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $288). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 7h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. 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 $288 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $288. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $288). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 Rapid City to Tampa

Discover the top 2 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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