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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $363-$655
United Airlines
Mon 11/19Fri 11/23
TUS - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Tucson and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Rapid City (TUS-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to Rapid City

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:30 pm - 7:19 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
4h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:46 amRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
4h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:15 am - 12:48 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
4h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:00 pm - 9:34 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$421United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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2:00 pm - 10:30 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
8h 30m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:46 amRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
4h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$427United Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2
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2:47 pm - 7:01 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
4h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:35 pm - 9:35 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$449United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 9:34 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
8h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 4:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
10h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$595American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
1:48 pm - 10:46 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
8h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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6:42 am - 12:37 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
5h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$642Delta
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:39 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
5h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:12 pm - 6:56 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
5h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$647American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
1:48 pm - 10:46 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
8h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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6:42 am - 5:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
10h 29m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
$647Delta
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 9:32 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
10h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:23 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
6h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$652American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
1:48 pm - 10:46 pmTUS  Tucson-RAP Rapid City
8h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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6:42 am - 12:37 pmRAP  Rapid City-TUS Tucson
5h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$652Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tucson to Rapid City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Tucson to Rapid City typically range from $363 to $655. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to Rapid City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to Rapid City. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 94% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Rapid City?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Rapid City at $354 round-trip.
•November ($852) and August ($804) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Tucson to Rapid City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$399
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Tucson to Rapid City

When to book flights from Tucson to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson to Rapid City?

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

  • How long is a flight from Tucson to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Tucson to Rapid City takes 00m, covering 927 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tucson 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 Tucson to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tucson to Rapid City range from $363 to $655, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Tucson 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 $399 to $1,358. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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
    • Movly

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

    Flights from Tucson to Rapid City usually depart from Tucson (TUS) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 83% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Tucson to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $914, a difference of $551.

    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 Tucson to Rapid City?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 18m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Your guide to booking Tucson 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $363, about $551 less than Sunday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tucson to Rapid City trip for December. Fares historically average $354 round-trip in that month - typically $498 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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