Washington, D.C.

$180+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RAP — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$771
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rapid City-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.
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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.
Wed 4/231:21 pmRAP - IAD
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/265:30 pmIAD - RAP
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/224:17 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Sat 3/296:00 amBWI - RAP
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/20$294
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.
Wed 5/214:25 pmRAP - DCA
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sat 5/246:00 amDCA - RAP
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$294
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.
Wed 4/231:21 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/264:07 pmBWI - RAP
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$314
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.
Thu 3/66:00 amRAP - IAD
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Mon 3/105:22 pmIAD - RAP
2 stops7h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/19$324
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:22 amRAP - DCA
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:09 pmDCA - RAP
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$329
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/111:38 pmRAP - DCA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/156:25 amDCA - RAP
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$362
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2312:26 pmRAP - IAD
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/266:18 amIAD - RAP
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$420
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2012:43 pmRAP - BWI
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:30 amBWI - RAP
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$459
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Wed 4/2310:58 amRAP - BWI
3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/265:55 amBWI - RAP
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$521
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:58 amRAP - IAD
3 stops46h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/268:25 amIAD - RAP
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$619

Find flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Wed 4/23

1:21 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$270

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Sat 3/22

4:17 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/29

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

$294

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Wed 4/23

1:21 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/26

4:07 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$314

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Sat 3/22

11:45 am-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/29

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

$324

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Tue 5/20

5:36 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$384

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Sat 3/22

4:17 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/29

6:09 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 55m

$394

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - IAD

RAPIAD

Rapid City

Wed 4/23

12:26 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

6:18 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 38m

$420

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Tue 5/20

12:43 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

7:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

$459

Rapid CityWashington, D.C.

RAP - DCA

RAPDCA

Rapid City

Wed 5/21

1:34 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

3:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$518

Rapid CityBaltimore

RAP - BWI

RAPBWI

Rapid City

Wed 4/23

10:58 am-12:56 am

3 stops35h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/26

5:55 am-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$521

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

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rapid City to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Rapid City, you will be flying from Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City. There are 0 flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $270. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $294 and $384, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $180. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rapid City to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 Washington, D.C.

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DeltaCheapest$255Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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