$96+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rapid City (SAN - 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAP
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rapid CityExplore 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 October 30, 2026.
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 October 30, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/196:25 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Tue 12/12:40 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/194:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Tue 12/110:30 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:06 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 11/1512:06 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/118:45 am -
1 stop5h 34m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1411:21 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Sat 11/289:35 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/122:30 pm -
2 stops7h 00m
Mon 11/1610:30 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/111:31 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Sun 11/156:45 am -
2 stops9h 33m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/53:30 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Wed 11/186:45 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$419
Best flights from San Diego to Rapid CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1411:21 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Sat 11/289:35 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/111:31 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Sun 11/156:45 am -
2 stops9h 33m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/53:30 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Wed 11/186:45 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/22:30 pm -
2 stops7h 00m
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/25![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/710:57 am -
2 stops10h 33m
Mon 11/96:45 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 10/28![Delta logo]()
$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/294:28 pm -
1 stop5h 07m
Fri 1/15:00 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$529
Last-minute flights from San Diego to Rapid CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/53:30 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Wed 11/186:45 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:06 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 11/1512:06 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/118:45 am -
1 stop5h 34m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/111:31 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Sun 11/156:45 am -
2 stops9h 33m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/122:30 pm -
2 stops7h 00m
Mon 11/1610:30 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1411:21 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Sat 11/289:35 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/196:25 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Tue 12/12:40 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/194:18 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Tue 12/110:30 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$373
One-way flights from San Diego to Rapid CitySearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Rapid City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Rapid City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/178:37 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$96
Find 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 October 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $349 (Delta) |
One-way from | $96 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $599 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rapid City that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Wed 2/17
6:36 am-9:26 am
3 stops25h 50m
Rapid City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$193
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Sat 11/14
11:21 am-5:09 pm
1 stop4h 48m
Rapid City
Sat 11/28
9:35 pm-1:25 am
1 stop4h 50m
$400
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Wed 11/11
1:31 pm-10:41 pm
2 stops8h 10m
Rapid City
Sun 11/15
6:45 am-3:18 pm
2 stops9h 33m
$409
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Thu 11/5
3:30 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Rapid City
Wed 11/18
6:45 am-12:12 pm
1 stop6h 27m
$419
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Mon 11/2
2:30 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops7h 00m
Rapid City
Thu 11/12
5:00 am-9:10 am
1 stop5h 10m
$449
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Sat 11/7
10:57 am-10:30 pm
2 stops10h 33m
Rapid City
Mon 11/9
6:45 am-12:12 pm
1 stop6h 27m
$494
San DiegoRapid City
SAN San Diego - RAP Rapid City
SANRAP
San Diego
Tue 12/29
4:28 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop5h 07m
Rapid City
Fri 1/1
5:00 am-9:14 am
1 stop5h 14m
$529
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 October 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$278 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |