Cheap Flights from RAP to TUS: When to Fly from Rapid City to Tucson

 

The cheapest times to fly from RAP to TUS are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)
• April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
• July 30th to September 30th
• October 15th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RAP to TUS is late January. Prices can be as high as $721 for Sunday flights during late May, or as low as $298 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Tucson

Flying from Rapid City, SD (RAP) to Tucson, AZ (TUS) will usually cost between $303 to $577 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $332. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May, with an average price of $557. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $226 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $423 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RAP to TUS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RAP to TUS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RAP to TUS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Rapid City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.28, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $125 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $369. Return trip prices are from the TUS to RAP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RAP to TUS can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 39 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RAP to TUS while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RAP to TUS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tucson International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 928 miles or 1493 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RAP to TUS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RAP to TUS flight is about 2 hour 39 minutes.

How many flights go between Rapid City, SD and Tucson, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from RAP to TUS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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