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$153+ Cheap flights from San Jose 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Rapid City

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$502
From San Jose to Rapid City
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/82:31 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/127:00 amRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/91:34 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Tue 7/156:50 amRAP - SJC
2 stops11h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/10$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/221:09 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/245:39 amRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$332
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 10/310:19 amSJC - RAP
3 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/55:58 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$428

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San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 7/8

2:31 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Rapid City

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$259

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 7/9

1:34 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

6:50 am-4:53 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$264

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 8/22

1:09 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Rapid City

Sun 8/24

5:39 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$332

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 10/3

10:19 am-8:08 pm

3 stops32h 49m

Rapid City

Sun 10/5

5:58 pm-9:24 am

1 stop16h 26m

$428

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 7/8

2:31 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$153

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 8/16

11:14 am-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$158

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$185

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 6/25

1:33 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$231

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Rapid City

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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 to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Jose to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 SJC to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Rapid City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Rapid City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. 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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 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.

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

    United Airlines, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Rapid City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose 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 $153. Delta flights start at $158 while deals on American Airlines start at $185 one-way.

  • 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 to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Jose to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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