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RAP

Las Vegas

United StatesAug 2026

$92

$46

One-way

RAP

Orlando

United StatesAug 2026

$139

$53

One-way

RAP

Phoenix

United StatesJul 2026

$131

$55

One-way

RAP

Minneapolis

United StatesJul 2026

$108

$68

One-way

RAP

San Diego

United StatesAug 2026

$226

$94

One-way

RAP

Los Angeles

United StatesAug 2026

$221

$106

One-way

RAP

Reno

United StatesAug 2026

$225

$113

One-way

RAP

Phoenix

United StatesAug 2026

$223

$117

One-way

RAP

Santa Ana

United StatesSep 2026

$222

$121

One-way

RAP

Denver

United StatesAug 2026

$189

$124

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 183 Destinations from Rapid City Tracked

Insights for flights from Rapid City

Over the last 90 days, the vast majority of recent fares from Rapid City, 73%, have been to destinations within the United States. Beyond domestic travel, the United Kingdom accounts for 12% of recent fares, while Mexico represents 3%. Travelers can find cheap flights from Rapid City to a total of 183 unique cities across 33 countries, indicating a broad range of international and domestic options.
Right now, the cheapest fares from Rapid City start at $92 to Las Vegas, United States. You can also find flights to Orlando, United States for as low as $99, and to Phoenix, United States with fares starting from $104. These prices reflect some of the most economical options currently available for travelers departing from Rapid City.
When looking for flight deals from Rapid City, you'll find that Las Vegas, United States is the most frequently discounted destination. Minneapolis, United States is also a popular route, appearing often in recent fare observations, followed by Denver, United States, which is another consistently available destination.
Direct flights from Rapid City make up a smaller portion of the overall flight options, with only 10.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This indicates that most routes from Rapid City involve at least one stop, a common characteristic for many regional airports.
The distribution of flight distances from Rapid City shows a balanced mix. Approximately 32% of routes are short-haul, while about 50% are medium-haul flights. Longer-distance trips, classified as long-haul, account for 18% of the routes, offering a variety of travel durations for different trip types.

Most popular airlines from Rapid City

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Deutsche Luft Hansa

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United Airlines

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Frontier Airlines

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Last-minute flights going from Rapid City soon

Sat, Jun 20

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RAP - Montego Bay

United Airlines

Rapid City (RAP) - Montego Bay (MBJ)

United Airlines

$643

$436

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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RAP - Providenciales

United Airlines

Rapid City (RAP) - Providenciales (PLS)

United Airlines

$1,039

$727

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RAP - Orlando

Allegiant Air

Rapid City (RAP) - Orlando (SFB)

Allegiant Air

$238

$129

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

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RAP - Bangor

American Airlines

Rapid City (RAP) - Bangor (BGR)

American Airlines

$590

$419

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RAP - St. George

United Airlines

Rapid City (RAP) - St. George (SGU)

United Airlines

$672

$402

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RAP - Burlington

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Rapid City (RAP) - Burlington (BTV)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$522

$404

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Rapid City

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Montego Bay

TOP

JamaicaJul 2026

from

$368

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Oslo

TOP

NorwayNov 2026

from

$731

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Dublin

TOP

IrelandApr 2027

from

$752

Porto

TOP

PortugalNov 2026

from

$774

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Palma, Majorca

TOP

SpainNov 2026

from

$796

Tokyo

TOP

JapanDec 2026

from

$903

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Rapid City

-26%

RAP - Tokyo

$1,214  →  $903

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-29%

RAP - Dublin

$1,053  →  $752

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-25%

RAP - Dubrovnik

$1,210  →  $909

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-27%

RAP - Saint Lucia

$965  →  $707

Popular Airports from Rapid City

Rapid City airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Las Vegas

Flights from Rapid City to Las Vegas are as low as $46.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan - Feb

Flights from Rapid City tend to be cheaper in January and February.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the best prices, with fares rising closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Deutsche Luft Hansa, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines

Major US and low-cost carriers offer flights from Rapid City.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$46 direct / ~$92 roundtrip

The cheapest direct and roundtrip flights from Rapid City are to destinations within the United States.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat

Saturday is the best day to find flight deals from Rapid City, with prices as low as $61.

Rapid City main airports to depart from

Rapid City Regional (RAP)

Cheapest

Rapid City Regional Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct access to Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills region.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Airports nearby Rapid City used as alternative

Gillette–Campbell County (GCC)

Gillette–Campbell County is a close regional option with direct connections to major hubs like Denver, despite limited daily flights.

📍 ~110 km from Rapid City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Casper–Natrona County International (CPR)

Casper–Natrona County International offers more robust service and multiple cabin classes, but requires a 3-hour drive.

📍 ~220 km from Rapid City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International is a major international hub with significantly lower airfares, often justifying the long drive.

📍 ~480 km from Rapid City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Bismarck Municipal (BIS)

Bismarck Municipal is a major regional airport with multiple airline options, though it's a significant distance away.

📍 ~290 km from Rapid City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Billings Logan International (BIL)

Billings Logan International is a large regional hub with diverse carrier options, but it's a long distance from Rapid City.

📍 ~280 km from Rapid City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$78

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From RAP

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Denver

United StatesJun 2026

91% AI deal score

$699

$509

Save $190

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From RAP

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Houston

United StatesJul 2026

77% AI deal score

$840

$709

Save $131

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From RAP

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Nashville

United StatesSep 2026

76% AI deal score

$718

$556

Save $162

American

American

Business Class

From RAP

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Punta Cana

Dominican RepublicSep 2026

70% AI deal score

$1,404

United

United

Business Class

From RAP

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Nassau

BahamasAug 2026

70% AI deal score

$1,035

American

American

Business Class

From RAP

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Puerto Vallarta

MexicoJul 2026

67% AI deal score

$1,008

$963

Save $45

United

United

Business Class

Booking Flights from Rapid City: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Rapid City have found deals under $400 to 8 different destinations. For example, flights to Phoenix typically have a median price of $110. Other affordable options include Grand Junction, with a median price of $241, and Abilene, at a median of $255. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Santa Fe ($280) and Sioux City ($309) also frequently appear below this threshold.

From Rapid City, you can typically reach 33 unique countries, encompassing 183 different cities. The United States accounts for the majority of these destinations, representing 73% of the available routes. The United Kingdom is another significant region, making up 12% of the destinations, while Mexico follows with a 3% share of the routes.

Across the trailing quarter, the route from Rapid City to Las Vegas has historically shown the most deals, with 4134 instances. Minneapolis is another popular destination for deals, with 3932 instances recorded. Denver also stands out as a frequently discounted route, with 2578 deals observed during the same period.

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