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$252+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Costa Rica

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SJO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rapid City to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$581
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$252
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$805
From Rapid City to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/298:45 amRAP - SJO
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/68:45 amSJO - RAP
2 stops10h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/512:35 pmSJO - RAP
2 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/2912:27 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/87:30 amSJO - RAP
1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/294:58 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:22 amSJO - RAP
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 pmRAP - SJO
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:45 amSJO - RAP
2 stops14h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:30 amRAP - SJO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/312:34 amSJO - RAP
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 12/2811:11 amRAP - SJO
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:30 amSJO - RAP
1 stop12h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,792

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Wed 10/29

6:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

12:35 pm-9:15 am

2 stops21h 40m

$585

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Wed 10/29

12:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops21h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

7:30 am-9:58 pm

1 stop15h 28m

$605

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

5:39 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:25 am-8:11 pm

2 stops14h 46m

$620

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

5:10 am-8:39 pm

3 stops14h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-8:32 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$630

Rapid CitySan José

RAP - SJO

RAPSJO

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

4:58 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$252

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Deals found on 9/14

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City to Costa Rica in about 7h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2607 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Rapid City to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$517Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$606Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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