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$309+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TUS
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/1411:45 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 8/227:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$319
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:26 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/61:29 pm
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$329
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.
Wed 9/304:56 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 10/711:53 am
TUS
-
RAP
2 stops9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$376
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.
Wed 9/307:05 am
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 10/65:15 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$378
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.
Sat 8/84:40 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 8/129:15 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$379
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:30 pm
RAP
-
TUS
2 stops9h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 8/225:30 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$391
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:28 am
RAP
-
TUS
2 stops9h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 8/227:00 am
TUS
-
RAP
1 stop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$395
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.
Wed 9/304:56 pm
RAP
-
TUS
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 10/611:53 am
TUS
-
RAP
2 stops9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$416

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$339
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Tucson that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Fri 8/14

11:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Tucson

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$319

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

10:26 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Tucson

Sun 9/6

1:29 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

11:45 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Tucson

Sun 9/6

1:17 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$329

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Wed 9/30

4:56 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Tucson

Wed 10/7

11:53 am-9:56 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$376

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Wed 9/30

7:05 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Tucson

Tue 10/6

5:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 40m

$378

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sat 8/8

4:40 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Tucson

Wed 8/12

9:15 am-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$379

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 8/20

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Tucson

Sat 8/22

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$391

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Thu 9/3

6:48 am-3:51 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Tucson

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-10:37 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$494
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$309

Rapid CityTucson

RAP - TUS

RAPTUS

Rapid City

Sat 8/8

6:28 am-1:07 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$356

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 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-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.

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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 July 27, 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
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 3h 50m. There are 927 mi between Rapid City and Tucson. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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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 July 27, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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