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$309+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Rapid City (SAT - 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — RAP
Sep 12 — Sep 191
Sat 9/12
Sat 9/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 10/56:00 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Sat 10/245:04 pm -
1 stop4h 53m
Deal found 8/9$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/94:39 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Wed 9/165:48 pm -
1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 8/11$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/56:00 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Mon 10/265:04 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 8/13$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 10/56:07 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Sat 10/2411:29 am -
2 stops10h 57m
Deal found 8/11$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/314:48 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Wed 11/47:00 am -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 8/11$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/115:41 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Fri 9/184:56 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 8/10$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/65:30 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Tue 9/85:06 pm -
1 stop4h 44m
Deal found 8/13$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 10/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 10/241:37 pm -
2 stops8h 14m
Deal found 8/9$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/114:39 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Fri 9/188:40 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/12$419

Find flight deals from San Antonio to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 August 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$378
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Sat 12/5

4:45 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Rapid City

Wed 12/9

5:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$379

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Sat 10/31

4:48 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Rapid City

Wed 11/4

7:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$379
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Tue 8/25

9:10 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Rapid City

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$379

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Sat 8/29

9:10 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Rapid City

Wed 9/2

12:30 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$384

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Fri 9/11

4:39 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Rapid City

Fri 9/18

10:11 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$419

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Wed 9/9

2:15 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Rapid City

Wed 9/16

5:48 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$424

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Rapid City

Wed 9/2

12:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$449

San AntonioRapid City

SAT San Antonio - RAP Rapid City

SATRAP

San Antonio

Mon 10/5

4:17 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 10/24

11:17 am-10:51 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$460

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Deals found on 8/13

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Compare providers for flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Rapid City in August.
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 San Antonio-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-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 San Antonio-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 San Antonio to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from San Antonio with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Rapid City

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Rapid City (average of $279). Flying from San Antonio to Rapid City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 San Antonio to Rapid City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Antonio to Rapid City flights typically cost between $363 and $429 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on American Airlines (Oct 5-Oct 24).

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 August 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Antonio to Rapid City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,923 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from San Antonio to Rapid City will take you 4h 48m. San Antonio and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 1033 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Rapid City round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($278) offers the cheapest pricing from San Antonio to Rapid City. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Rapid City?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Rapid City (average of $279). Flying from San Antonio to Rapid City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 San Antonio to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 August 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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