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$259+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City (SNA - 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — RAP
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$338
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/213:36 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/248:40 amRAP - SNA
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/1011:35 amSNA - RAP
2 stops9h 56mDelta
Mon 7/146:50 amRAP - SNA
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/30$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/213:16 pmSNA - RAP
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/243:32 pmRAP - SNA
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 7/16:45 amSNA - RAP
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/94:38 pmRAP - SNA
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$389

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/21

3:36 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Rapid City

Sat 5/24

8:40 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$259

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/10

11:35 am-10:31 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Rapid City

Mon 7/14

6:50 am-6:07 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$284

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/21

3:16 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops28h 58m

Rapid City

Sat 5/24

3:32 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops30h 45m

$367

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

11:28 am-8:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Rapid City

Thu 7/10

12:47 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$389

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Deals found on 4/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Rapid City in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Santa Ana-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana to Rapid City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Santa Ana to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($259), Delta ($284), and American Airlines ($389) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Rapid City. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana to Rapid City for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Santa Ana to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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