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$195+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO - 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAP
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Rapid City are usually found in August or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$195
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$457
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/126:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Tue 7/292:25 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/132:37 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/175:25 amRAP - SFO
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:20 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/134:35 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$329
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/289:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 52mSun Country Air
Fri 8/15:09 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$375
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:33 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/175:21 pmRAP - SFO
3 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$823

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rapid City that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

6:05 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Tue 7/29

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:37 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Rapid City

Sat 5/17

5:25 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 18m

$289

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

8:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Rapid City

Tue 7/29

12:03 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$349

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

9:05 am-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

5:09 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$375

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:33 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Rapid City

Sat 5/17

5:21 pm-9:49 am

3 stops41h 28m

$823

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

5:05 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 18m

$195

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

12:59 am-9:45 am

1 stop7h 46m

$240

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:09 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$248

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:40 am-10:06 am

1 stop8h 26m

$261

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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 Francisco to Rapid City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Francisco-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 Francisco-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Rapid City

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rapid City is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 SFO to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 Francisco to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Rapid City, with prices starting at $259. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $289 and $349, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $195. American Airlines flights start at $240 while deals on Delta start at $261 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Rapid City.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 Francisco to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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