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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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TUS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2411:11 amRAP - TUS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:45 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$354
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 12/176:05 amRAP - TUS
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sun 12/212:42 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/10$440
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.
Mon 12/156:05 amRAP - TUS
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sun 12/212:42 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/10$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/242:20 pmRAP - TUS
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3111:29 amTUS - RAP
2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$465
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 12/178:30 amRAP - TUS
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:40 amTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$483
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.
Sat 12/208:45 amRAP - TUS
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/222:40 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$510
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.
Fri 12/265:15 amRAP - TUS
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/302:40 pmTUS - RAP
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$535
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 12/178:30 amRAP - TUS
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:40 amTUS - RAP
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$556
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.
Mon 12/298:45 amRAP - TUS
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/269:50 amTUS - RAP
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$570

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$294
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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 December 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

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Tucson

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sun 1/11

10:45 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Tucson

Sun 1/18

7:02 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$346

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Wed 12/17

6:05 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Tucson

Sun 12/21

2:42 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$440

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sun 1/18

10:45 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Tucson

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$441

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Mon 12/15

6:05 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Tucson

Sun 12/21

2:42 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$449

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Deals found on 12/9

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-Tucson flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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.

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 December 12, 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
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 30m. 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 42% 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

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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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