What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from State College to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 day to fly from State College to Rapid City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to RAP?

When flying from State College to Rapid City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from State College to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from State College to Rapid City?

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Sat 12/1310:35 amSCE - RAP

2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/168:40 amRAP - SCE

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$384

Sun 6/296:13 pmSCE - RAP

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Sat 12/1310:35 amSCE - RAP

2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/168:40 amRAP - SCE

2 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines

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$384

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Sun 7/136:00 amSCE - RAP

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Thu 7/171:43 pmRAP - SCE

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

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It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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Can I find deals for flights from State College to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from State College to Rapid City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College 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 State College to Rapid City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from State College to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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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