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$341+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Rapid City (SNA - 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — RAP
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Rapid City

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/314:15 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:15 amRAP - SNA
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/251:18 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:45 amRAP - SNA
1 stop13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$658
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/276:45 amSNA - RAP
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:45 amRAP - SNA
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/319:59 amSNA - RAP
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:30 amRAP - SNA
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$921

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$409
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$341
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$281
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Price

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

4:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Rapid City

Sun 1/4

5:15 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

$409

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Rapid City

Sat 5/23

10:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$440

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

11:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rapid City

Sun 2/8

5:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 26m

$498

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Rapid City

Mon 4/6

2:45 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$500

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

7:35 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops16h 59m

Rapid City

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$502

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/16

8:01 pm-11:14 am

2 stops14h 13m

Rapid City

Sat 5/23

12:38 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$571

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/18

12:42 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$341

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$341

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/18

1:50 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops7h 56m

$346

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/17

9:59 am-9:16 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$426

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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, California-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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, 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City

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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, California to Rapid City?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City (average of $98). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City in about 4h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Santa Ana, California and Rapid City is about 1067 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, California to Rapid City?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City (average of $98). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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