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$256+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City (PHL - 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — RAP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Rapid City are usually found in January or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$441
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$256
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$587
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 5/79:40 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1212:43 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$465
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 2/236:15 amPHL - RAP
2 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/25:36 pmRAP - PHL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$557
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 6/311:45 amPHL - RAP
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sun 6/86:20 amRAP - PHL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/19$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/213:45 pmPHL - RAP
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/304:35 pmRAP - PHL
2 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$611

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PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

9:40 pm-11:35 am

1 stop15h 55m

Rapid City

Mon 5/12

12:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$465

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sun 2/23

6:15 am-8:19 pm

2 stops40h 04m

Rapid City

Sun 3/2

5:36 pm-12:16 am

1 stop28h 40m

$557

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Tue 4/1

6:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Rapid City

Thu 4/3

4:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$607

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Fri 4/11

3:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Rapid City

Sun 4/13

5:55 pm-10:38 am

2 stops14h 43m

$635

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Sat 3/1

2:14 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$256

PhiladelphiaRapid City

PHL - RAP

PHLRAP

Philadelphia

Thu 3/27

6:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$399

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Deals found on 2/20

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

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City is 87 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 Philadelphia to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Rapid City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City round-trip from $596. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $599, and United Airlines, from $611. American Airlines is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$444Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$557Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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