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$205+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAP
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$205
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$428
From San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/86:20 amSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Tue 11/112:51 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/16$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/116:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Tue 12/166:05 amRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/15$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/35:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/75:50 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/179:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2410:03 amRAP - SFO
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/179:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/235:58 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/305:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:45 amSFO - RAP
2 stops13h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/411:09 amRAP - SFO
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1512:00 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/235:58 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1512:00 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2410:03 amRAP - SFO
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/165:45 amSFO - RAP
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/235:58 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/165:45 amSFO - RAP
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2410:03 amRAP - SFO
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/153:23 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 10/212:26 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/14$309

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 11/8

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Rapid City

Tue 11/11

2:51 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Rapid City

Tue 12/16

2:51 pm-12:04 am

2 stops10h 13m

$264

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:05 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 52m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$289

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-8:53 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

11:09 am-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$294

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:23 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Rapid City

Tue 10/21

2:26 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$309

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Thu 10/9

12:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Rapid City

Tue 10/14

5:30 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

$312

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

5:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Rapid City

Fri 10/24

2:26 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$324

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Rapid City

Tue 10/7

2:26 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$329

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

2:33 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Mon 10/6

4:35 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$335

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

5:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Rapid City

Thu 1/22

5:10 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 48m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 XIH to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City as you normally would.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 Bay Area 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

    For as low as $289, Delta can have you in Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area in 4h 52m. San Francisco Bay Area and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 1099 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Rapid City, San Jose - Rapid City or Oakland - Rapid City when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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