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$512+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Oakland, CA (RAP - OAK)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — OAK
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Tue 1/1310:54 amRAP - OAK
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Sat 1/1712:38 pmOAK - RAP
2 stops8h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/16$512

Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Oakland (OAK). 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 November 18, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$512
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
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RAP - OAK

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Rapid City

Tue 1/13

10:54 am-10:53 pm

2 stops12h 59m

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Sat 1/17

12:38 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$512

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Deals found on 11/16

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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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  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California?

    For as low as $512, Delta can have you in Oakland, California from Rapid City in 12h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1088 mi.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Oakland, California (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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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