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$259+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RAP
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$367
From Sacramento Intl to Rapid City
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/74:07 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/145:30 amRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/305:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/411:15 amRAP - SMF
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/184:00 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2010:22 amRAP - SMF
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/186:05 amSMF - RAP
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Thu 11/202:51 pmRAP - SMF
2 stops10h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/16$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/34:07 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/64:35 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/65:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$360

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

10:34 am-6:40 pm

2 stops7h 06m

Rapid City

Wed 10/15

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$264

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

5:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

11:15 am-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$289

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Rapid City

Thu 11/20

10:22 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$337

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

5:25 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 48m

Rapid City

Tue 3/10

5:48 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$339

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

11:14 am-10:39 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Rapid City

Thu 11/20

6:05 am-7:38 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$347

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-8:34 pm

3 stops13h 34m

Rapid City

Tue 10/14

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$349

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City

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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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 September 17, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

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 7h 06m. 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 $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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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