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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
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Sacramento

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$485
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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/185:30 amRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/214:15 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/94:38 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1611:55 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:28 pmRAP - SMF
3 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/167:26 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$344

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

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Rapid City

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Sacramento

Route

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Return

Price

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/21

4:15 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$274

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Wed 7/9

4:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/16

11:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 00m

$317

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Wed 7/9

5:28 pm-11:06 am

3 stops42h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/16

7:26 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$344

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Tue 9/9

6:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$159

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$164

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Sat 7/19

3:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$184

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Thu 6/19

10:02 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$294

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Sacramento

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 $401). 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 Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Sacramento. 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 Rapid City to Sacramento round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $274, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Sacramento. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rapid City to Sacramento are Delta ($159), American Airlines ($164), and United Airlines ($184).

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $401). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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