ELP - RAP

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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $354-$512
United Airlines
Tue 10/30Thu 11/1
ELP - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$284
Typical prices: $263-$345
United 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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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 25% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $387 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 10m (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

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:35 pm - 8:43 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
4h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$339United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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2:30 pm - 8:52 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$339United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:00 am - 12:26 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$339United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:00 am - 11:55 amELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:22 pm - 9:10 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
5h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
$339United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:02 am - 5:09 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
10h 07m2 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
$344United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:00 am - 12:26 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:30 pm - 10:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
10h 17m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$344United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
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2:30 pm - 8:52 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:41 pm - 9:10 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
4h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$382United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:01 am - 7:08 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
12h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 1:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$414United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:44 pm - 9:18 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
25h 34m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:57 am - 10:03 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
11h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$465Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 3:58 pmELP  El Paso-RAP Rapid City
9h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
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6:39 am - 9:17 pmRAP  Rapid City-ELP El Paso
14h 38m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$467Delta
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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 start at $339. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $354 to $512. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339 on United Airlines.

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Key details for El Paso to Rapid City flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$284
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the El Paso to Rapid City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $512, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from El Paso to Rapid City takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $339 to $1,515. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $305, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 10m, compared with 6h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • 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 $354 to $512, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $388 - about $124 less than Friday (24% 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 $338 round-trip in that month - typically $292 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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