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$279+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RAP
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/188:50 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 2/258:30 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/186:20 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Wed 2/256:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
2 stops12h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/411:51 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 2/82:08 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/511:01 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops9h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 2/92:08 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 10/274:00 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:30 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/182:07 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 2/252:21 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/64:00 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 2/104:40 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/511:45 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops9h 43m
Delta
Mon 2/910:54 am
RAP
-
SJC
2 stops9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/199:05 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops11h 53m
Delta
Sun 5/246:20 am
RAP
-
SJC
2 stops10h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 10/19:05 am
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops11h 53m
Delta
Wed 10/76:20 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$472

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$354
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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 January 21, 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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Rapid City

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San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 2/18

8:50 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$279

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:20 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$284

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 2/4

11:51 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Rapid City

Sun 2/8

2:08 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$309

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Thu 2/5

11:01 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Rapid City

Mon 2/9

2:08 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$349

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 2/18

2:07 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

2:21 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$363

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Rapid City

Tue 2/10

4:40 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$389

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Thu 2/5

11:45 am-10:28 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Rapid City

Mon 2/9

10:54 am-7:12 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$415

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Fri 4/3

6:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Rapid City

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$775

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Deals found on 1/21

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $231). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 January 21, 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
9,191 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. 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 39% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rapid City (average of $231). Flying from San Jose, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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