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$289+ Cheap flights from Fresno to Rapid City (FAT - RAP)

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — RAP
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$361
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/125:25 amFAT - RAP
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/168:45 amRAP - FAT
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/82:02 pmFAT - RAP
2 stops6h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/113:18 pmRAP - FAT
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/112:55 pmFAT - RAP
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/33:18 pmRAP - FAT
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$389

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FresnoRapid City

FAT - RAP

FATRAP

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 11/12

5:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 40m

Rapid City

Sun 11/16

8:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$289

FresnoRapid City

FAT - RAP

FATRAP

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 11/8

2:02 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops6h 56m

Rapid City

Tue 11/11

3:18 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$339

FresnoRapid City

FAT - RAP

FATRAP

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 3/7

5:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Tue 3/10

2:52 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$339

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Deals found on 10/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fresno to Rapid City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Fresno-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fresno-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-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 Fresno-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to Rapid City

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Rapid City (average of $248). Flying from Fresno to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fresno to Rapid City, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Fresno to Rapid City?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Fresno to Rapid City in about 4h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1007 mi between Fresno and Rapid City.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Fresno to Rapid City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $328, United Airlines will fly you from Fresno to Rapid City and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Rapid City (average of $248). Flying from Fresno to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 airline flying from Fresno to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fresno to Rapid City. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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