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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO - RAP) from $183

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Rapid City are usually found in January or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Rapid City (RAP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$358

One-way from

$255
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Rapid City?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 57% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City?

To save up to 29% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 10 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Rapid City from $287 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $558 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Rapid City. Flights to Rapid City from San Francisco in January are about $520 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $286.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to RAP?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Cheap San Francisco to Rapid City flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Rapid City specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 7/246:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/275:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$264
Wed 7/1712:44 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Tue 7/235:45 amRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$305
Fri 7/56:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/125:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$318
Thu 7/253:24 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sat 7/275:45 amRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$328
Wed 7/247:05 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/295:10 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$351
Fri 6/72:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/95:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$354
Wed 7/106:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/165:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$367
Fri 7/56:00 amSFO - RAP
2 stops8h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/125:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$372
Wed 7/101:43 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Tue 7/165:45 amRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/5$382

San Francisco to Rapid City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Rapid City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 8/172:00 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/213:21 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$238
Wed 8/281:43 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Tue 9/311:47 amRAP - SFO
2 stops10h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/5$248
Wed 7/246:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/275:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$264
Sat 8/172:35 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Wed 8/215:45 amRAP - SFO
2 stops8h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/5$292
Thu 8/81:40 pmSFO - RAP
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/127:00 pmRAP - SFO
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$299
Fri 8/21:40 pmSFO - RAP
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/75:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$301
Wed 7/1712:44 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Tue 7/235:45 amRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$305
Thu 8/81:40 pmSFO - RAP
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/125:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$309
Fri 7/56:30 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/125:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$318

San Francisco to Rapid City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Rapid City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Francisco to Rapid City. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Fri 6/72:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/95:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$354
Thu 6/202:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/245:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$433
Fri 6/711:56 amSFO - RAP
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Sun 6/96:00 amRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/5$441
Mon 6/1711:12 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/228:55 amRAP - SFO
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$522
Mon 6/1711:12 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/227:00 amRAP - SFO
2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$527
Mon 6/1712:55 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/225:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$584
Fri 6/711:56 amSFO - RAP
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Sun 6/96:00 amRAP - SFO
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$654
Thu 6/206:00 amSFO - RAP
2 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/245:45 pmRAP - SFO
2 stops8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$669
Wed 6/191:10 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/245:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$858

One-way flights to Rapid City from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Rapid City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Rapid City can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Rapid City flights by using the search form above.
Thu 7/45:55 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop21h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/5$183
Thu 7/46:05 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$186
Mon 7/229:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/5$255
Wed 7/37:05 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$281
Mon 7/229:55 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/5$285
Sun 7/2112:46 amSFO - RAP
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/5$309
Thu 7/411:45 pmSFO - RAP
3 stops19h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$354
Fri 6/146:57 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$389
Fri 6/1411:59 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$427

Find flights from San Francisco to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 59m

Rapid City

Wed 8/21

1 stop4h 56m

$238

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 8/28

2 stops8h 37m

Rapid City

Tue 9/3

2 stops10h 31m

$248

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 7/24

1 stop5h 17m

Rapid City

Sat 7/27

1 stop4h 54m

$264

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 56m

Rapid City

Wed 8/21

2 stops8h 44m

$292

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 8/8

Nonstop2h 49m

Rapid City

Mon 8/12

Nonstop3h 10m

$299

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 7/17

2 stops9h 36m

Rapid City

Tue 7/23

1 stop6h 40m

$305

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 8/8

1 stop15h 30m

Rapid City

Mon 8/12

1 stop6h 51m

$345

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 7/24

2 stops20h 03m

Rapid City

Mon 7/29

1 stop6h 46m

$351

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

1 stop6h 50m

Rapid City

Wed 8/7

2 stops11h 01m

$562

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rapid City is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City

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Temperature and rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RAP

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Sun Country Air, United Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Sun Country Air
7.2
Good
593 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Rapid City for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Rapid City for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $238, but on average you can expect to pay $330.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Rapid City for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from San Francisco to Rapid City under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is less than $299.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Rapid City for under $400?

    There are currently 10+ open flights from San Francisco to Rapid City within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Rapid City round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $238. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $248 and $345, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $183. Delta flights start at $285 while deals on United Airlines start at $354 one-way.

  • What does SFO to RAP mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while RAP stands for Rapid City Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Rapid City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Rapid City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Rapid City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Rapid City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Rapid City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Rapid City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Rapid City flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Rapid City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Rapid City.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City (average of $358). Flying from San Francisco to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 San Francisco to Rapid City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$255Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$488Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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