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$173+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rapid City (SAN - RAP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAP
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 11/2512:43 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:45 amRAP - SAN
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:35 amSAN - RAP
2 stops8h 10mDelta
Mon 12/16:05 amRAP - SAN
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/1$875

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$467
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Rapid City

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San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 11/25

12:43 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Rapid City

Mon 12/1

8:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop25h 30m

$397

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 11/25

6:35 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Rapid City

Mon 12/1

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$875

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 11/12

1:28 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$294

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 11/12

10:47 am-9:16 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$341

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 11/13

6:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$341

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 11/13

10:30 pm-6:43 pm

3 stops19h 13m

$1,239

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Deals found on 11/1

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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 Diego to Rapid City in November.
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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 November 3, 2025.

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 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 November 3, 2025.
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
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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 San Diego 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 Diego to Rapid City?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Rapid City in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 10m. 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?

    Delta, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rapid City one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $341. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Rapid City for a low price.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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