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$159+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Sacramento (RAP - SMF)

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SMF
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$367
From Rapid City to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

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sáb. 10/259:00 amRAP - SMF
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/291:00 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$339

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Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

sáb. 10/25

9:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 10/29

1:00 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$339

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

mar. 9/9

6:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$159

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

sáb. 8/9

5:30 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 14m

$400

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Deals found on 7/28

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Rapid City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated julio 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Sacramento, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Sacramento round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $339, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Sacramento.. This flight start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Sacramento 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 Rapid City to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Rapid City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Rapid City to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Sacramento. 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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