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$259+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Tucson (RAP - TUS)

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TUS
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$641
From Rapid City to Tucson
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 junio 12, 2025.

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.
mié. 8/65:02 pmRAP - TUS
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/95:00 amTUS - RAP
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mié. 6/257:00 amRAP - TUS
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
dom. 6/291:25 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$322
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.
mié. 8/66:50 amRAP - TUS
2 stops9h 56mDelta
sáb. 8/911:50 amTUS - RAP
2 stops9h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/10$369

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Tucson 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 junio 12, 2025.
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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Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

mié. 8/6

5:02 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Tucson

sáb. 8/9

5:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$259

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

mié. 6/25

7:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Tucson

dom. 6/29

1:25 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$322

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

mié. 8/6

6:50 am-3:46 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Tucson

sáb. 8/9

11:50 am-10:31 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$369

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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 Tucson

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $364). 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.

Rainfall in Tucson by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tucson ranges from 0.2 - 2.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Tucson when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Tucson by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tucson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Tucson.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is priced at 41% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $364). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Tucson

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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