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

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The best prices from San Diego to Rapid City are usually found in June or October, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
San Diego (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to RAP flight in 2022: compare San Diego to Rapid City flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Rapid City.
SAN - RAP
Price
$372 - $824
RAP
Temperature
24.8 - 73.4 °F
RAP
Rainfall
0.3 - 3.2 inches

Popular in

May

High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise

Cheapest in

June

Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$372

From San Diego to Rapid City

One-way from

$353

One-way flight from San Diego to Rapid City

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Rapid City (SAN - 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Rapid City?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $511 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $319. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rapid City?

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 35% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 37% on flights from San Diego to Rapid City compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $496. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $620.

Cheap flights from San Diego to Rapid City in June, July 2022

The best prices found for SAN to RAP flights for June, July
13 Jul - 21 Jul
$221pp
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
24 Jul - 31 Jul
$251pp
SAN
San Diego
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
13 Jul - 21 Jul
$276pp
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego

San Diego to Rapid City 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Rapid City from San Diego found for this year
13 Jul - 21 Jul
$221pp
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
24 Jul - 31 Jul
$251pp
SAN
San Diego
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
13 Jul - 21 Jul
$276pp
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
Allegiant Air
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego

Last minute flights from San Diego to Rapid City

Late deals on round-trip flights to Rapid City from San Diego, departing today and this week
2 Jul - 6 Jul
$578pp
SAN
San Diego
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
2 Jul - 6 Jul
$629pp
SAN
San Diego
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
United Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SAN
San Diego
2 Jul - 6 Jul
$655pp
SAN
San Diego
American Airlines
   
2 STOPS
RAP
Rapid City
RAP
Rapid City
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego

One-way flights to Rapid City from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Rapid City
9:07 am - 3:26 pm
Delta
1 Stop
5h 19m
SAN - RAP
Delta
$353
Delta
12:45 pm - 6:07 am
American Airlines
2 Stops
16h 22m
SAN - RAP
American Airlines
$363
6:50 pm - 5:47 pm
Multiple Airlines
3 Stops
21h 57m
SAN - RAP
Multiple Airlines
$1,296
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Flight FAQs

From San Diego to Rapid City

Which airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from San Diego to Rapid City have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Rapid City for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Rapid City for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $221, but on average you can expect to pay $353.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Rapid City for under $600?

There are currently 6+ open flights from San Diego to Rapid City within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

Allegiant Air, at $251, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 American Airlines, Delta and Allegiant Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Rapid City?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Rapid City? While on average our users pay $623, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $27. The most popular route (San Diego - Rapid City), is priced around $221.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Rapid City, SD

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Rapid City from San Diego?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Rapid City within the United States

Most visitors from San Diego need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Rapid City.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Rapid City.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering Rapid City.

Do I need a test to fly back to San Diego from Rapid City?

Returning to San Diego from Rapid City

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Rapid City are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Diego.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Rapid City are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.

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Destination information for Rapid City

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from San Diego to Rapid City.
Average temperature for June in Rapid City
78.8 °F
Avg rainfall for June in Rapid City
2.5 ″

Airports servicing San Diego

San Diego (SAN)

Airports servicing Rapid City

Rapid City (RAP)

Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Rapid City choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Allegiant Air 		$188 $271 No cancel fee 88%
Delta 		$335 $698 No cancel fee N/A
United Airlines 		$339 $472 No cancel fee 69%
American Airlines 		$378 $599 No cancel fee 71%

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