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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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RAP
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop16h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/235:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:05 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/43:35 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/265:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:45 amRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/285:00 amSMF - RAP
1 stop13h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/43:35 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$702

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$852
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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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Rapid City

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SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

11:10 am-6:47 pm

2 stops6h 37m

Rapid City

Sat 1/24

2:40 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$269

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/7

6:45 am-7:08 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Rapid City

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-9:31 am

1 stop5h 01m

$314

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Rapid City

Sun 1/11

10:54 am-10:32 am

2 stops24h 38m

$322

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Rapid City

Sun 1/11

5:10 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 51m

$339

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/4

8:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Rapid City

Fri 1/9

5:10 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 51m

$501

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Deals found on 12/2

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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 December.
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 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.

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.
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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, 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 $298). 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 December 4, 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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 December 4, 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Rapid City in just under 6h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 48m. 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 39% 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 $298). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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