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$214+ 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SMF
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Tue 7/28
Tue 8/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Sacramento

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 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/305:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 8/34:19 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/3111:20 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 8/34:19 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/304:15 pm
RAP
-
SMF
2 stops8h 29m
Delta
Mon 8/36:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/2811:22 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 9/15:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/85:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 7/124:19 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/22$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 7/316:48 am
RAP
-
SMF
2 stops12h 23m
Delta
Mon 8/36:00 am
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 11/55:00 am
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 11/94:12 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/129:50 pm
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/316:28 pm
SMF
-
RAP
2 stops19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$496

Find 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$539
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Sacramento 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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Thu 7/30

4:15 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/3

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$386

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

8:55 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$409

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Thu 11/5

5:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/9

4:12 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$409
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Wed 10/28

8:55 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/31

11:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$409

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Fri 8/28

8:55 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

12:57 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$409

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Tue 11/10

5:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/15

4:12 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$409
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Sun 7/12

9:50 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$214

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Wed 7/15

3:36 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$247

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Tue 7/28

9:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$304

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Wed 7/15

5:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$304

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Deals found on 6/26

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Sacramento

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 Rapid City to Sacramento in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Rapid City-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Rapid City-Sacramento 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 Rapid City to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Rapid City with our price prediction graph.
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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 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rapid City to Sacramento, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rapid City to Sacramento in 5h 22m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Rapid City and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 1026 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Sacramento.. This flight start at 33% 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?

    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.

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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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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