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$177+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Rapid City (SJC - 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RAP
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/13:45 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 4/62:47 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/143:45 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 4/184:15 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 5/106:15 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Tue 5/126:50 am
RAP
-
SJC
2 stops13h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/13:45 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 4/58:30 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/286:15 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Mon 6/12:36 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/3011:41 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops9h 43m
Delta
Mon 6/12:36 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$458

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$764
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

4:15 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$399

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sun 5/10

11:41 am-10:23 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Rapid City

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-5:15 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$423

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Thu 5/28

6:15 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Rapid City

Mon 6/1

2:36 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$425

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 4/6

2:47 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$517

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Rapid City

Sun 4/5

11:03 am-10:02 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$574
Cheapest one-way

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 7/29

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$177
Quickest one-way

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/6

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$242

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/6

7:25 pm-9:49 am

2 stops13h 24m

$311

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/6

2:09 pm-7:41 pm

3 stops28h 32m

$393

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 7/29

8:45 am-10:24 am

3 stops24h 39m

$505

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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 Jose to Rapid City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Rapid City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Jose 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City can take about 5h 43m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. San Jose, California and Rapid City are separated by a distance of 1087 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose, California to Rapid City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $273, United Airlines will fly you from San Jose, California to Rapid City and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Rapid City?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 airline flying from San Jose to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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