ELP - RAP

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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $388-$748
United Airlines
Sat 11/10Wed 11/14
ELP - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $263-$395
American Airlines
Mon 11/26
ELP - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between El Paso and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 36% price drop
October
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $387 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to Rapid City (ELP-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to Rapid City

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:35 pm - 8:43 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:30 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
4h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:15 pm - 10:29 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
8h 14m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$374United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:15 pm - 10:29 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
8h 14m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 1:27 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
8h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$431United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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7:00 am - 1:06 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:29 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$439United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:00 am - 1:06 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:35 pm - 9:12 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
4h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
$439United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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2:11 pm - 10:34 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
8h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:29 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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5:30 am - 4:00 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
10h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 9:12 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
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6:52 am - 12:39 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 5:36 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
11h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$677American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
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6:52 am - 12:39 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:12 pm - 12:33 amRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
11h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$895American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
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8:28 am - 9:32 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
13h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 6:46 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
12h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$1,016American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for El Paso to Rapid City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from El Paso to Rapid City?

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Rapid City typically range from $388 to $748. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on United Airlines.

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Key details for El Paso to Rapid City flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$180
Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 90% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from El Paso to Rapid City

When to book flights from El Paso to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Paso to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your El Paso to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from El Paso to Rapid City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Paso to Rapid City.

  • How long is a flight from El Paso to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from El Paso to Rapid City takes 00m, covering 864 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from El Paso to Rapid City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a El Paso to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from El Paso to Rapid City range from $388 to $748, with an average of $546 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from El Paso to Rapid City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $1,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from El Paso to Rapid City looking right now?

    One-way fares from El Paso to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $399, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $112 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from El Paso to Rapid City?

    Flights from El Paso to Rapid City usually depart from El Paso (ELP) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from El Paso to Rapid City pass through?

    One-stop flights from El Paso to Rapid City most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 93% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from El Paso to Rapid City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from El Paso to Rapid City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $752, a difference of $386.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from El Paso to Rapid City?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 32m, compared with 6h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Your guide to booking El Paso to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $366, about $386 less than Thursday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your El Paso to Rapid City trip for October. Fares historically average $347 round-trip in that month - typically $414 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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