How long is the flight from Sacramento to Rapid City?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Rapid City in just under 5h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1026 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Rapid City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $258. United Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 SMF to RAP?

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

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

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Wed 12/316:20 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/104:40 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$678

Best flights from Sacramento to Rapid City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

Sat 1/318:45 amSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/712:35 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$279

Fri 4/1011:00 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops10h 19mDelta

Mon 4/134:00 pmRAP - SMF

2 stops8h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$339

Fri 1/161:30 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/205:10 amRAP - SMF

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$314

Fri 4/104:08 pmSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/135:00 amRAP - SMF

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$355

Tue 1/278:45 amSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/317:00 amRAP - SMF

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$359

Thu 5/76:00 amSMF - RAP

2 stops8h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/102:42 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$364

Last-minute flights from Sacramento to Rapid City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City. Data last updated January 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/115:00 amSMF - RAP

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1712:35 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$354

Fri 1/164:03 pmSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/202:40 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$309

Tue 1/2011:11 amSMF - RAP

2 stops10h 17mDelta

Fri 1/2310:54 amRAP - SMF

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$381

Tue 1/275:00 amSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/314:40 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$359

Sat 1/318:45 amSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/712:35 pmRAP - SMF

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$279

One-way flights from Sacramento to Rapid City
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Tue 4/2811:06 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops10h 01mDelta

Deal found 1/1

$221

Mon 4/277:46 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops13h 21mDelta

Deal found 1/1

$251

Mon 4/274:08 pmSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$256

Wed 4/296:09 amSMF - RAP

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 1/1

$266

Fri 5/16:00 amSMF - RAP

2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$286

Thu 4/309:00 amSMF - RAP

1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$306

Sun 4/261:55 pmSMF - RAP

2 stops7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$326

Sun 4/2611:27 amSMF - RAP

1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$328

Wed 4/298:07 amSMF - RAP

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$363

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$221 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$296

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SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-3:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 2/7

12:35 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$279

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops7h 59m

Rapid City

Tue 1/20

5:10 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 51m

$314

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/10

11:00 pm-10:19 am

2 stops10h 19m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

4:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$339

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/10

4:08 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$355

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-3:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$359

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-3:53 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

2:42 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$364

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

11:06 pm-10:07 am

2 stops10h 01m

$221

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

7:46 pm-10:07 am

2 stops13h 21m

$251

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

4:08 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$256

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

6:09 am-3:16 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$266

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $254). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Rapid City, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Rapid City?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Rapid City in just under 5h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1026 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Rapid City round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Rapid City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $258. United Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Rapid City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rapid City?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $254). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 Sacramento to Rapid City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Rapid City

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

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