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$427+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Mesa, AZ

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — PHX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Mesa

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Round-trip from

$427
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$550
From Rapid City to Mesa
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Mesa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/145:15 amRAP - PHX
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/201:42 pmPHX - RAP
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:26 pmRAP - PHX
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/265:00 amPHX - RAP
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$443
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/510:33 amRAP - PHX
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/265:32 pmPHX - RAP
2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/214:19 pmRAP - PHX
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Fri 2/287:15 amPHX - RAP
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/20$707

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Rapid CityPhoenix

RAP - PHX

RAPPHX

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

5:15 am-8:46 am

1 stop4h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/20

1:42 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$427

Rapid CityPhoenix

RAP - PHX

RAPPHX

Rapid City

Sat 4/5

12:26 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/26

5:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

$443

Rapid CityPhoenix

RAP - PHX

RAPPHX

Rapid City

Sat 4/5

10:33 am-2:52 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/26

5:32 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$503

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Deals found on 2/22

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Mesa

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Mesa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rapid City to Mesa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Mesa (average of $258). Flying from Rapid City to Mesa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to MS9?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Mesa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Rapid City to Mesa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Mesa by month

Plan your trip to Mesa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mesa ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Mesa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mesa by month

Plan your trip to Mesa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mesa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mesa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mesa. 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 Mesa. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Mesa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Mesa?

    If you book a flight to Mesa from Rapid City, you will be flying from Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City. There are 0 flights from Rapid City to Mesa per day from 2 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Mesa 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 Mesa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Mesa (average of $258). Flying from Rapid City to Mesa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Mesa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Mesa. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$126Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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