How long is the flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California?

For as low as $473, Delta can have you in Oakland, California from Rapid City in 11h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1088 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Oakland, California?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from Rapid City. Users have commonly found prices around $400 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $258. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to Oakland, California as you normally would.

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

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Sat 12/1311:02 amRAP - OAK

2 stops11h 43mDelta

Tue 12/1612:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 16mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$473

Sat 9/276:27 amRAP - OAK

2 stops10h 57mDelta

Sat 10/1812:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$789

Sat 10/2510:33 amRAP - OAK

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Sun 10/2612:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$939

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Sat 12/1311:02 amRAP - OAK

2 stops11h 43mDelta

Tue 12/1612:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 16mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$473

Sat 9/276:27 amRAP - OAK

2 stops10h 57mDelta

Sat 10/1812:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$789

Sat 10/2510:33 amRAP - OAK

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Sun 10/2612:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$939

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Sat 9/276:27 amRAP - OAK

2 stops10h 57mDelta

Sat 10/1812:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$789

Sat 10/2510:33 amRAP - OAK

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Sun 10/2612:30 pmOAK - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$939

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How long is the flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California?
For as low as $473, Delta can have you in Oakland, California from Rapid City in 11h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1088 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Rapid City to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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