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Flights from Rapid City to Tucson

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Tucson. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 01m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 01m
RAPTUSDEN

Rapid City to Tucson at a glance

Fastest journey5h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Tucson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RAP Denver (DEN) TUS
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu07:15 RAP08:26 DEN2h 04m connection10:30 DEN11:16 TUSUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 01m
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RAP Dallas (DFW) TUS
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sun06:15 RAP09:25 DFW2h 50m connection12:15 DFW12:18 TUSEnvoy Air + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 03m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) TUS
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu15:30 RAP16:40 LAS4h 35m connection21:15 LAS22:23 TUSAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 53m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) TUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,481 km920 miles
Journey time
5h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTucson vs Rapid City
Currency in Tucson
USD
Airports
RAP → TUS

Flights from Rapid City to Tucson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Tucson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Tucson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,481 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Tucson?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Tucson?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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