Flying from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): What you need to know
Rapid City Regional Airport is located in Rapid City. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your flight from Philadelphia to RAP, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can reach TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
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Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
The street address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
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You'll find RAP at 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102.
Getting from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to central Rapid City
Rapid City Regional Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Rapid City. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
RM991 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport. Return flights start at RM1,306. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to RAP. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Rapid City. July is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Philadelphia to RAP plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rapid City to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Rapid City Regional Airport in February when temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Rapid City
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There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Dinosaur Park, President Abraham Lincoln Statue and Lakota Dream Museum and Monument are top attractions which should be on any good Rapid City itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Rapid City, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 290 kilometres southwest to Casper to check off its leading attractions. From Nicolaysen Art Museum to Casper Mountain Lookout and National Historic Trails Interpretive Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Next stop? Travel to Gillette. It's roughly 193 kilometres west of Rapid City and is home to highlights including Frontier Auto Museum and Campbell County School District Planetarium.
