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$191+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Tucson (RAP - TUS)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TUS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Tucson (TUS). 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$329
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$191
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$418
From Rapid City to Tucson
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:15 amRAP - TUS
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/212:40 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:05 amRAP - TUS
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Sun 12/2111:35 amTUS - RAP
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Deal found 9/11$779

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Tucson that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Price

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

10:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tucson

Sat 3/7

2:30 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 2/2

5:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 50m

Tucson

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

10:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tucson

Fri 2/27

2:30 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$357

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

5:37 am-5:47 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Tucson

Fri 2/27

12:47 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$406

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 2/2

5:39 am-2:01 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Tucson

Sun 2/8

6:06 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 28m

$486

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 2/5

5:39 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 02m

$191

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 2/5

10:10 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$223

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Deals found on 9/11

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $362). Flying from Rapid City to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Tucson have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Rapid City to Tucson will take you 7h 40m. There are 927 mi between Rapid City and Tucson.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Tucson round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $265, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Tucson.. United Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $362). Flying from Rapid City to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 airline flying from Rapid City to Tucson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Tucson. 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 11, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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