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$279+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Louisville (RAP - SDF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SDF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Louisville

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:14 pmRAP - SDF
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Sun 12/286:40 amSDF - RAP
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/10$765
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:11 amRAP - SDF
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:00 amSDF - RAP
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$841

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Louisville (SDF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$642
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From Rapid City to Louisville Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Louisville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Louisville that are best for you.

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Rapid CityLouisville

RAP - SDF

RAPSDF

Rapid City

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

12:35 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$279

Rapid CityLouisville

RAP - SDF

RAPSDF

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

5:10 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$308

Rapid CityLouisville

RAP - SDF

RAPSDF

Rapid City

Thu 4/2

2:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

7:51 am-8:19 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$425

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Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Louisville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Louisville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Louisville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Louisville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Louisville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Louisville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Louisville?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Louisville (average of $146). Flying from Rapid City to Louisville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Louisville. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Rapid City to Louisville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Louisville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Louisville?

    A quick flight from Rapid City to Louisville can take about 7h 16m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $308. The distance between Rapid City and Louisville is about 986 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Louisville round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $258. This flight start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Louisville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Louisville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Louisville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Louisville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Louisville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Louisville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Louisville?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Louisville (average of $146). Flying from Rapid City to Louisville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Louisville

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Louisville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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