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$112+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$395
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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/117:58 amOAK - RAP
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/145:39 pmRAP - OAK
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/2512:35 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Tue 9/236:27 amRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/3$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/261:20 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Wed 11/56:20 amRAP - SJC
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/1$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/315:45 amSFO - RAP
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/79:59 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 7/2811:24 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/314:38 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/238:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2612:50 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/162:31 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/198:47 amRAP - SJC
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/275:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/68:45 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$339
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/219:17 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 16mSun Country Air
Fri 7/253:21 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/2$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/2612:35 pmOAK - RAP
2 stops8h 57mDelta
Tue 11/46:20 amRAP - OAK
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/1$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/164:22 pmSJC - RAP
3 stops37h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/209:49 pmRAP - SJC
2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$426

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 July 3, 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

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandRapid City

OAK - RAP

OAKRAP

Oakland

Thu 9/11

7:58 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Rapid City

Sun 9/14

5:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop14h 24m

$197

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

12:35 am-10:14 am

1 stop8h 39m

Rapid City

Tue 9/23

6:27 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$259

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 8/26

1:20 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Rapid City

Thu 11/6

6:20 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

5:45 am-9:09 pm

1 stop14h 24m

Rapid City

Thu 8/7

9:59 pm-7:41 am

1 stop10h 42m

$279

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/28

11:24 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 31m

Rapid City

Thu 7/31

4:38 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$305

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

8:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

12:50 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$309

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 7/16

2:31 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Rapid City

Sat 7/19

8:47 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$329

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

5:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Rapid City

Thu 11/6

8:45 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$339

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

9:17 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Rapid City

Fri 7/25

3:21 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$385

OaklandRapid City

OAK - RAP

OAKRAP

Oakland

Tue 8/26

12:35 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Rapid City

Tue 11/4

6:20 am-4:31 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$397

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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 July 3, 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 July 3, 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
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area 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 $176. American Airlines flights start at $201 while deals on Delta start at $211 one-way.

  • 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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