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$319+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Rapid City (SJC - RAP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RAP
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Mon 7/13
Mon 7/20
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 June 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/126:00 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1911:45 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$319
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 8/129:34 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops12h 03m
Delta
Wed 8/196:48 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$349
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/118:23 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops23h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/199:50 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop16h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:38 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops9h 59m
Delta
Fri 8/282:32 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/132:32 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 7/317:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:53 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Fri 8/282:32 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/158:45 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$409
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/132:32 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 7/217:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$428
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/137:23 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops13h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 7/3111:44 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$474

Find 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 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$638
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 June 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Rapid City that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 8/12

9:34 am-10:37 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Rapid City

Wed 8/19

6:48 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$349

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 8/22

11:38 am-10:37 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Rapid City

Fri 8/28

2:32 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$384

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/13

2:32 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Rapid City

Fri 7/31

7:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$391

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 8/15

8:45 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Rapid City

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$409
Quickest round-trip

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 6/27

4:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Rapid City

Thu 7/2

4:36 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$514

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 6/20

2:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Rapid City

Sat 6/27

7:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$539

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 6/20

11:38 am-10:38 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Rapid City

Sat 6/27

11:00 am-10:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$554

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 6/24

2:32 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Rapid City

Sat 7/4

9:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$608
Cheapest one-way

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 7/3

2:32 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$349

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 9/11

8:45 am-5:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$443

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Rapid City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
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.

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, California to Rapid City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $318). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Rapid City?

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 13, 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
9,815 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 6h 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. 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 $278, 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 45% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $318). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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