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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $156. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rapid City.$155 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Rapid City.$156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Rapid City.$162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Rapid City.$177 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Rapid City.$178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.
Rapid City.$190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Rapid City.$196 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Rapid City.$197 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Rapid City.$205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
Rapid City.$227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Rapid City.$246 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Rapid City Regional on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.
Rapid City.$489 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Rapid City Regional.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Rapid City Regional on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional

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Direct flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional

Phoenix to Rapid City Regional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phoenix to Rapid City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rapid City Regional.

Rapid City Regional

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Phoenix to Rapid City: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$155
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional is $155. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional.
Allegiant Air, Envoy Air and American Airlines fly direct from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional.
As of June 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport on Friday, 17 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rapid City Regional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rapid City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rapid City Regional is Allegiant Air .

Flying from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): What you need to know

  • Kick off your travels at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), the main airport in Phoenix. Look for flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) that leave from this terminal.

  • Rapid City Regional Airport is located in Rapid City. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to RAP, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Peak months like March or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.

Airports in Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • PHX is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

  • Thinking of flying out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)? Direct Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • Catch your direct flight from Phoenix to RAP with Allegiant Air. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of AZA.

  • Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers flying from AZA to RAP.

  • Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport, with 78.05% of its services landing on time.

  • AZA is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to RAP flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:

  • Most flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.

  • You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

About Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

Getting from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to central Rapid City

  • Central Rapid City is around 11 kilometres from Rapid City Regional Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

  • Right now, $78 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $155. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to RAP.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Phoenix to RAP.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport.

The best time to fly from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

  • July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Plan your visit to Rapid City in February for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Rapid City is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Phoenix to RAP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • February has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Rapid City Regional Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Rapid City

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Rapid City, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 290 kilometres southwest to Casper to tick off its leading sights. From Nicolaysen Art Museum to Casper Mountain Lookout and National Historic Trails Interpretive Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Time for another stop? Head for Gillette. It's about 193 kilometres west of Rapid City and is known for highlights including Frontier Auto Museum and Campbell County School District Planetarium.

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