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$160+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Salem, OR

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — PDX
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Salem

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/185:00 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 8/254:05 pm
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/2111:17 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 10/241:13 pm
PDX
-
RAP
2 stops8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/2511:22 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:00 am
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:45 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 8/105:15 am
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 7/219:00 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2712:45 pm
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 7/2112:35 pm
RAP
-
PDX
2 stops9h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:00 am
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/711:45 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 8/95:15 am
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/910:23 am
RAP
-
PDX
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 8/224:07 pm
PDX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$415

Find flight deals from Rapid City to Salem

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rapid City to Salem flight deals. Data was last updated July 23, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$379
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Salem 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Salem that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Tue 8/18

5:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Portland

Tue 8/25

4:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$319

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

11:22 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Portland

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$329

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Wed 8/5

11:45 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Portland

Mon 8/10

5:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$369

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Wed 8/5

5:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

Portland

Tue 8/11

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$484

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Thu 8/6

5:53 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Portland

Tue 8/11

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$484

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Wed 8/5

11:20 am-8:54 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Portland

Mon 8/10

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$540
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Thu 9/10

12:36 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$160

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Wed 9/9

1:05 pm-2:27 pm

3 stops26h 22m

$199

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Mon 8/31

8:22 pm-5:11 pm

3 stops45h 49m

$294

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Fri 9/11

12:47 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$304

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Deals found on 7/22

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Salem?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Rapid City to Salem flights typically cost between $318 and $464 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on United Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salem. 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 Salem. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to Salem to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Salem. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Salem?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Salem. 2 airlines have flights from Rapid City to Salem on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rapid City to Salem should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salem per day.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City to Salem in about 5h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. There are 960 mi between Rapid City and Salem. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Salem 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Salem

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Salem. 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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