How long is the flight from Buffalo to Rapid City?

For as low as $379, United Airlines can have you in Rapid City from Buffalo in 6h 19m. The distance between Buffalo and Rapid City is about 1217 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

United Airlines, at $322, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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

When flying from Buffalo to Rapid City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Buffalo-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Wed 11/267:00 amBUF - RAP

3 stops13h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/3010:22 amRAP - BUF

2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$484

Best flights from Buffalo to Rapid City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Sat 2/288:25 amBUF - RAP

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/42:52 pmRAP - BUF

1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$349

Sat 2/2812:05 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/412:30 pmRAP - BUF

2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$359

Sat 2/285:55 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops6h 19mDelta

Wed 3/410:40 amRAP - BUF

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$379

Wed 11/267:00 amBUF - RAP

3 stops13h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/3010:22 amRAP - BUF

2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$484

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Wed 11/267:00 amBUF - RAP

3 stops13h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/3010:22 amRAP - BUF

2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$484

One-way flights from Buffalo to Rapid City
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Thu 11/2711:40 amBUF - RAP

3 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$253

Tue 4/2110:50 amBUF - RAP

2 stops8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$261

Thu 11/277:00 amBUF - RAP

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$266

Tue 11/42:55 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$311

Mon 11/39:53 pmBUF - RAP

3 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$316

Tue 11/46:12 amBUF - RAP

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$519

Mon 11/37:30 pmBUF - RAP

2 stops21h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$894

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$349 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$253 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$501

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Price

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

8:25 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

2:52 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$349

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

12:05 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$359

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 2/28

5:55 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops6h 19m

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

10:40 am-11:07 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$379

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-6:43 pm

3 stops13h 43m

Rapid City

Sun 11/30

10:22 am-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$484

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

11:40 am-9:13 am

3 stops47h 33m

$253

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

10:50 am-5:03 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$261

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$266

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Tue 11/4

2:55 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$311

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 11/3

9:53 pm-9:24 am

3 stops37h 31m

$316

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Deals found on 10/25

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Buffalo-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Buffalo-Rapid City 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 Rapid City

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Buffalo to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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How long is the flight from Buffalo to Rapid City?
For as low as $379, United Airlines can have you in Rapid City from Buffalo in 6h 19m. The distance between Buffalo and Rapid City is about 1217 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City round-trip?
United Airlines, at $322, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City 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 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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