How long is the flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Departing from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 7h 16m. Rapid City and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1087 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Most travelers choose Rapid City - San Francisco, Rapid City - San Jose or Rapid City - Oakland when deciding on the best route from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area 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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Tue 12/237:00 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:35 amSFO - RAP

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$379

Tue 12/235:30 amRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:09 amSFO - RAP

2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$880

Best flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/136:00 amRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 47mDelta

Tue 1/2712:46 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$279

Sat 1/172:40 pmRAP - SJC

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:00 pmSJC - RAP

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$297

Tue 1/136:00 amRAP - SFO

2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2711:04 amSFO - RAP

2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$373

Thu 3/195:00 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/246:30 amSFO - RAP

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$310

Tue 1/2710:45 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/316:25 amSFO - RAP

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$359

Sat 1/1012:35 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - RAP

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$359

Thu 1/18:45 amRAP - SJC

1 stop13h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/54:10 pmSJC - RAP

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$597

Thu 1/15:15 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/52:29 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$641

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Tue 12/237:00 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:35 amSFO - RAP

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$379

Tue 12/235:30 amRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:09 amSFO - RAP

2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$880

Thu 1/18:45 amRAP - SJC

1 stop13h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/54:10 pmSJC - RAP

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$597

Thu 1/15:15 amRAP - SFO

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/52:29 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$641

Sat 1/1012:35 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - RAP

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$359

Tue 1/136:00 amRAP - SFO

1 stop8h 47mDelta

Tue 1/2712:46 pmSFO - RAP

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$279

Tue 1/132:08 pmRAP - SFO

1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2711:04 amSFO - RAP

2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$284

Sat 1/177:00 amRAP - SJC

1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/208:40 amSJC - RAP

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$297

Tue 1/275:10 amRAP - SFO

2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/316:25 amSFO - RAP

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$432

One-way flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area
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Tue 12/2311:05 amRAP - SFO

2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$226

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Return

Price

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

12:46 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$279

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

2:40 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San Jose

Tue 1/20

4:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$297

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 3/19

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$310

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

10:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop5h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:25 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$359

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$359

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:04 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$373

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Thu 1/1

8:45 am-9:16 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Jose

Mon 1/5

4:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$597

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 1/1

5:15 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

2:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$641

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 12/23

11:05 am-10:03 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$226

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 time of day to fly from RAP to XIH?

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?
Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?
Departing from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 7h 16m. Rapid City and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1087 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?
Most travelers choose Rapid City - San Francisco, Rapid City - San Jose or Rapid City - Oakland when deciding on the best route from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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