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$279+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TUS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Tucson

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 January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 4/172:42 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 4/211:29 pm
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/2012:00 pm
RAP
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TUS
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 3/236:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/162:42 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/187:15 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/2310:55 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 3/306:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/510:45 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 2/116:30 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/185:00 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 3/236:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/52:45 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 3/81:33 pm
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 1/312:40 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 2/210:41 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/712:35 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 2/106:30 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$424

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$358
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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 January 29, 2026.
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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Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Fri 4/17

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Tucson

Tue 4/21

1:29 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$279

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Tucson

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$324

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 4/16

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Tucson

Sat 4/18

7:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$327

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 3/23

10:55 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Tucson

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Tucson

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$362

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 3/5

2:45 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tucson

Sun 3/8

1:33 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$410

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 3/23

2:21 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Tucson

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$486

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 3/5

5:47 pm-9:14 am

1 stop15h 27m

Tucson

Sun 3/8

11:49 am-12:07 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$541

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 3/30

2:42 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Tucson

Fri 4/3

4:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$562

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Tucson

Tue 4/21

11:15 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$590

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Deals found on 1/28

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Tucson

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 Tucson in January.
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-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Tucson 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-Tucson 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 Tucson

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $70). Flying from Rapid City to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 Tucson?

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 January 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 6h 36m. 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 $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Tucson.. United 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tucson (average of $70). Flying from Rapid City to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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