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$248+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Rapid City (SMF - 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RAP
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Thu 7/30
Thu 8/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:07 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:30 pm
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop28h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/84:19 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 8/198:55 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 10/34:56 pm
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:02 pm
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/285:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 8/45:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 9/114:17 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 9/165:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 9/116:10 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Wed 9/166:48 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 9/114:17 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 9/157:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
2 stops9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$360

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 June 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$459
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

4:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$409

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/13

7:39 am-5:06 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Rapid City

Sat 10/17

4:26 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$413
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/2

4:19 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Rapid City

Mon 8/17

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$469

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Rapid City

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$475

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

1:47 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Rapid City

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$480
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$304
Quickest one-way

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$304

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

4:05 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$692

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Deals found on 6/25

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Sacramento-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $296). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rapid City?

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 June 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Rapid City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,901 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,762 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rapid City?

    United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Rapid City in just under 5h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1026 mi.

  • 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 $296 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $318. United Airlines is priced at 32% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $296). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 June 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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