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$217+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Rapid City (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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — RAP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Rapid City are usually found in August or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Rapid City

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Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$217
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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August

Average price

$403
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:54 pmRDU - RAP
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Sat 5/104:25 pmRAP - RDU
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/22$269
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:15 amRDU - RAP
2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:36 amRAP - RDU
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$334
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.
Sat 11/86:45 amRDU - RAP
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/167:05 amRAP - RDU
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$346
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:42 pmRDU - RAP
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:58 amRAP - RDU
3 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$524

Find flights from Durham to Rapid City within your budget

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Durham

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Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

6:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Rapid City

Sat 5/10

4:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$269

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

9:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Rapid City

Sat 5/10

5:36 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$334

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/5

9:22 am-5:09 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Rapid City

Sat 7/12

8:47 am-9:27 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$384

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

4:42 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 08m

Rapid City

Wed 3/12

10:58 am-8:29 pm

3 stops31h 31m

$524

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/12

9:45 am-1:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$217

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/12

6:10 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$270

RaleighRapid City

RDU - RAP

RDURAP

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-8:49 pm

3 stops16h 49m

$519

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Deals found on 2/22

Best time to book a flight from Durham to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Rapid City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Durham to Rapid City is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Durham to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 DU8 to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Rapid City, 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 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 February 23, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Durham?

    For a flight from Durham to Rapid City, you will be flying into Rapid City. Rapid City (RAP) is just 9.0 mi from the center of the city. Rapid City is the only Rapid City airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. 3 airlines have flights to Rapid City from Durham on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Durham to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 3 airlines flying from Durham to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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