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$163+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Tampa (RAP - TPA)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TPA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Tampa (TPA). 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$422
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/611:33 amRAP - TPA
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/134:13 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/72:53 pmRAP - TPA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/134:53 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/26:00 amRAP - TPA
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Tue 4/86:23 pmTPA - RAP
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/25$379

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Tampa that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Tue 5/6

11:33 am-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Tampa

Tue 5/13

4:13 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$289

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Sat 6/7

2:53 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 31m

Tampa

Fri 6/13

4:53 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$344

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Mon 5/26

10:46 am-12:25 am

2 stops11h 39m

Tampa

Mon 6/9

1:45 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$3,058

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

12:32 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$163

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

8:04 pm-10:08 am

3 stops36h 04m

$266

Rapid CityTampa

RAP - TPA

RAPTPA

Rapid City

Mon 6/30

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops21h 40m

$441

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Deals found on 3/25

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Tampa in March.
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 Rapid City-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Tampa 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 Rapid City-Tampa 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 Rapid City to Tampa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rapid City to Tampa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 Rapid City to Tampa. 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 Rapid City to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Tampa is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $344 and $3,058 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rapid City to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 Rapid City to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Tampa. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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