How long is the flight from San Diego to Rapid City?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Rapid City in just under 5h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 56m. The distance between San Diego and Rapid City is about 1090 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

American Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Rapid City?

The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

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

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

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$279+ Flights from San Diego to Rapid City

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rapid City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Rapid City flights typically cost between $442 and $571 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $279 on United Airlines (Apr 9-Apr 13).

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rapid City
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Wed 12/316:30 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/411:11 amRAP - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$325

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Thu 4/96:25 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/132:45 pmRAP - SAN

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Thu 4/92:47 pmSAN - RAP

1 stop6h 39mDelta

Mon 4/134:00 pmRAP - SAN

2 stops8h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$334

Wed 12/316:30 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/411:11 amRAP - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$325

Wed 1/79:00 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/114:40 pmRAP - SAN

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$359

Thu 1/151:00 pmSAN - RAP

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/162:40 pmRAP - SAN

1 stop25h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$371

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Wed 12/316:30 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/411:11 amRAP - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$325

Wed 1/79:00 amSAN - RAP

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/114:40 pmRAP - SAN

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$359

Thu 1/151:00 pmSAN - RAP

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/162:40 pmRAP - SAN

1 stop25h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$371

Thu 1/1511:00 amSAN - RAP

2 stops10h 28mDelta

Fri 1/1610:54 amRAP - SAN

2 stops12h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$469

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SAN - RAP

SANRAP

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Thu 4/9

6:25 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

2:45 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$279

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Wed 12/31

6:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 16m

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11:11 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$325

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SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 4/9

2:47 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Mon 4/13

4:00 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$334

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 1/7

9:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Rapid City

Sun 1/11

4:40 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$359

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SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 1/15

1:00 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Rapid City

Fri 1/16

2:40 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop25h 24m

$371

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Rapid City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from San Diego to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 SAN to RAP?

When flying from San Diego to Rapid City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 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

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 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

9,091 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 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 San Diego to Rapid City?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Rapid City in just under 5h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 56m. The distance between San Diego and Rapid City is about 1090 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City round-trip?
American Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Rapid City?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from San Diego to Rapid City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$285	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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