Washington, D.C.

$148+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RAP — WAS
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$148
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$414
From Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/294:25 pmRAP - DCA
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sun 8/316:10 amDCA - RAP
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/9$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 8/142:25 pmRAP - IAD
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Mon 8/186:15 amIAD - RAP
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/8$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 9/1112:43 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/154:20 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/9$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 10/32:27 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Mon 10/66:15 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/7$294
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/253:21 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop18h 02mSun Country Air
Mon 7/2812:25 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop7h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/7$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:01 pmRAP - DCA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/97:00 amDCA - RAP
1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 7/246:30 amRAP - IAD
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/283:56 pmIAD - RAP
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/9$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:00 amRAP - IAD
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:11 amIAD - RAP
1 stop17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/35:00 pmRAP - BWI
2 stops15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:20 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 8/261:35 pmRAP - DCA
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/304:24 pmDCA - RAP
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/6$349
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Thu 7/249:59 pmRAP - BWI
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2812:25 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$361

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Fri 8/29

4:25 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

6:10 am-10:14 am

1 stop6h 04m

$269

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Thu 8/14

2:25 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 59m

$269

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Thu 9/11

12:43 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/15

4:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$289

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

2:27 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/6

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$294

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Fri 7/25

3:21 pm-11:23 am

1 stop18h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/28

12:25 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$315

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Tue 8/5

6:01 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$315

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Thu 7/24

6:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/28

3:56 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$319

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

6:11 am-9:50 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$347

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

5:00 pm-10:53 am

2 stops15h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/6

7:20 pm-11:38 am

1 stop18h 18m

$349

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

1:35 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/30

4:24 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$349

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C., such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Rapid City, you will be flying from Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City. There are 0 flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $269. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $289 and $315, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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DeltaCheapest$255Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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