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$325+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — BUF
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 13, 2025.

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$325
(American Airlines)
From Rapid City to Buffalo
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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 June 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/251:03 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/297:30 amBUF - RAP
1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/251:44 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2910:55 amBUF - RAP
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/610:55 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 04mDelta
Thu 9/186:30 amBUF - RAP
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/10$517

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Rapid City

Thu 9/25

1:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Buffalo

Mon 9/29

7:30 am-5:42 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$325

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

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Rapid City

Thu 9/25

1:44 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Buffalo

Mon 9/29

10:55 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$404

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 9/6

10:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Buffalo

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$517

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Deals found on 6/12

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Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, 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 71.6 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 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 June 13, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,792 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip from $325. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $404, and Delta, from $517.

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

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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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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