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$369+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Buffalo (RAP - BUF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — BUF
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:42 pm
RAP
-
BUF
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
BUF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:25 pm
RAP
-
BUF
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 2/288:25 am
BUF
-
RAP
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:25 pm
RAP
-
BUF
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 3/28:25 am
BUF
-
RAP
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:31 am
RAP
-
BUF
2 stops9h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:30 am
BUF
-
RAP
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:21 pm
RAP
-
BUF
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 3/27:00 am
BUF
-
RAP
2 stops17h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1810:54 am
RAP
-
BUF
2 stops9h 45m
Delta
Sun 2/226:00 am
BUF
-
RAP
2 stops11h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$429

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$369
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Tue 4/28

2:42 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Buffalo

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$369

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Thu 2/26

12:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Buffalo

Mon 3/2

8:25 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$415

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Thu 2/26

2:21 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Buffalo

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-10:51 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$417

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Deals found on 2/9

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Rapid City to Buffalo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    A quick flight from Rapid City to Buffalo can take about 6h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. Airlines will cover a distance of 1217 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip from $288.

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

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Buffalo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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