RAP - TPA

$170 Find Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Tampa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rapid City to Tampa departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rapid City to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$348
Overall average: $359
American Airlines
Wed 9/2Wed 9/9
RAP - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$170
American Airlines
Tue 10/6
RAP - TPA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $348 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and Tampa. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 34m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Tampa (RAP-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rapid City to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Tampa

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 10:06 pm
RAP
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TPA
7h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 9:58 pm
TPA
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RAP
7h 06m
1 stop
$348American Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
Delta Logo
6:48 am - 2:12 pm
RAP
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TPA
5h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 11:30 am
TPA
-
RAP
7h 10m
1 stop
$349Delta
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
RAP
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TPA
7h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:48 pm
TPA
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RAP
11h 28m
2 stops
$354Delta
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
RAP
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TPA
8h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:48 pm
TPA
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RAP
11h 28m
2 stops
$359Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 7:33 pm
RAP
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TPA
6h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 10:08 pm
TPA
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RAP
7h 54m
1 stop
$371United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 10:08 pm
RAP
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TPA
8h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 9:35 pm
TPA
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RAP
6h 43m
1 stop
$375American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:24 pm
RAP
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TPA
8h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:33 pm
TPA
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RAP
12h 53m
2 stops
$376United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 11:06 pm
RAP
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TPA
9h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 9:35 pm
TPA
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RAP
6h 43m
1 stop
$380American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 9:35 pm
RAP
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TPA
8h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:33 pm
TPA
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RAP
12h 53m
2 stops
$381United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:21 pm
RAP
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TPA
9h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 9:58 pm
TPA
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RAP
7h 06m
1 stop
$387American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rapid City to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rapid City to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rapid City to Tampa departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rapid City to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Rapid City to Tampa is November, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $582 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$170
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Rapid City to Tampa

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FAQs for booking flights from Rapid City to Tampa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rapid City to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rapid City to Tampa was $170 for a one-way ticket and $348 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rapid City and Tampa?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rapid City to Tampa?

    When flying out of Rapid City you will be using Rapid City. You will be landing at Tampa, also known as Tampa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rapid City to Tampa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rapid City to Tampa?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Rapid City and Tampa, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rapid City to Tampa, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rapid City to Tampa are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $494 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $549 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rapid City to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rapid City to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rapid City to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Rapid City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rapid City to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Rapid City with another airline. Booking your flights between Rapid City and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rapid City to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Rapid City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Rapid City to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rapid City to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rapid City to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9737 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

6.0 Goodrsillman, May 2026
ACV - SFO
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Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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