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$249+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City (ABQ - RAP)

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — RAP
abr 22 — abr 291
ter 4/22
ter 4/29
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 abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$365
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
sáb 5/101:28 pmABQ - RAP
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
seg 5/124:35 pmRAP - ABQ
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
qui 5/17:00 amABQ - RAP
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
seg 5/55:25 amRAP - ABQ
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$304

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ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

sáb 5/10

1:28 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Rapid City

seg 5/12

4:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$249

AlbuquerqueRapid City

ABQ - RAP

ABQRAP

Albuquerque

qui 5/1

7:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Rapid City

seg 5/5

5:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

$304

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Deals found on 4/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Rapid City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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 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 $556). 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 abril 17, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
8,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
8,667 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to Rapid City round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American 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 $556). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City. 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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