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$129+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to San Francisco (RAP - SFO)

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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SFO
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Min 4/12
Min 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Maret 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sel 4/217:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Sab 4/256:40 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sel 4/216:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
2 stops12h 40m
American Airlines
Sab 4/2511:28 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Jum 9/45:53 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Sen 9/75:00 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Rab 7/14:06 pm
RAP
-
SFO
2 stops24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Min 7/128:43 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop11h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Rab 7/17:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Min 7/125:00 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Jum 3/277:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sel 3/3110:50 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 6/185:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Sen 6/225:00 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sel 3/242:45 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Sab 3/285:05 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$437

Find flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 Maret 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$491
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to San Francisco 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 Maret 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sel 4/21

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sab 4/25

6:40 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$319

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sel 4/21

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

San Francisco

Sab 4/25

11:28 pm-11:23 am

1 stop10h 55m

$324

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Jum 9/4

5:53 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sen 9/7

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$334

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Jum 3/27

7:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

San Francisco

Sel 3/31

10:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$410

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Kam 6/18

5:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

San Francisco

Sen 6/22

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$433

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Rab 7/1

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Min 7/12

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$445
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Jum 6/5

9:50 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$190

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Kam 8/27

12:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$196

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Rab 8/26

12:19 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$231

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sel 3/31

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$236

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Deals found on 3/11

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Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco

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 San Francisco in March.
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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-San Francisco 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-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated Maret 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,418 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

    Departing from Rapid City to San Francisco will take you 5h 25m. The distance from Rapid City to San Francisco is about 1099 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $154 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $278. Delta is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to San Francisco. 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 Maret 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$154Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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