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$214+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City (ABQ - RAP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — RAP
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$283
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/236:08 pmABQ - RAP
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/308:52 amRAP - ABQ
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$249

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AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Wed 4/23

6:08 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Rapid City

Wed 4/30

8:52 am-12:39 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$249

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

Thu 5/8

5:30 am-9:21 am

1 stop3h 51m

$214

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Deals found on 3/27

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Albuquerque-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albuquerque-Rapid City 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 Albuquerque to Rapid City

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Albuquerque to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Albuquerque to Rapid City round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Rapid City.. Users have found that United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Albuquerque to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 Albuquerque to Rapid City

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