$129+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to San Francisco (RAP - SFO)
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RAP — SFO
May 10 — May 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:06 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/117:12 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 7/85:53 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 7/145:00 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/236:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/8![Delta logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/235:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:15 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2511:53 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop11h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:15 am
SFO
- RAP
2 stops9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/233:04 pm
RAP
- SFO
2 stops24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/278:44 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/52:35 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:00 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 7/911:44 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 7/1311:29 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8![American Airlines logo]()
$435
Best flights from Rapid City to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/235:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:15 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1211:50 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop11h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 6/155:40 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/236:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/8![Delta logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/52:35 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:00 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:53 am
RAP
- SFO
2 stops11h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 4/275:20 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9![American Airlines logo]()
$505
Last-minute flights from Rapid City to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco. Data last updated April 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco. Data last updated April 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/106:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Mon 4/136:20 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/1011:53 am
RAP
- SFO
2 stops11h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:20 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6![American Airlines logo]()
$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/236:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/8![Delta logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/2711:59 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2511:53 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop11h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:15 am
SFO
- RAP
2 stops9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/52:35 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:00 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/235:00 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:15 am
SFO
- RAP
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/233:04 pm
RAP
- SFO
2 stops24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/278:44 pm
SFO
- RAP
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$400
One-way flights from Rapid City to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Rapid City to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 5/105:57 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop15h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 8/1010:01 pm
RAP
- SFO
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/219:54 pm
RAP
- SFO
2 stops48h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/2210:04 am
RAP
- SFO
2 stops32h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2010:04 am
RAP
- SFO
2 stops15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/229:50 pm
RAP
- SFO
2 stops27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 9/1111:41 am
RAP
- SFO
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8![American Airlines logo]()
$236
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 April 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $346 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $129 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $509 |
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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 April 10, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Fri 4/24
6:00 am-1:39 pm
1 stop8h 39m
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
11:59 pm-10:17 am
1 stop9h 18m
$349
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Thu 4/23
6:00 am-1:39 pm
1 stop8h 39m
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
11:59 pm-10:17 am
1 stop9h 18m
$369
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Sat 5/23
5:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 5/27
6:15 am-12:29 pm
1 stop5h 14m
$372
Quickest round-trip
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Tue 5/5
2:35 pm-6:46 pm
1 stop5h 11m
San Francisco
Sat 5/9
12:00 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$429
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Fri 6/12
11:50 am-10:49 pm
1 stop11h 59m
San Francisco
Mon 6/15
5:40 am-12:11 pm
1 stop5h 31m
$499
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Fri 4/24
11:53 am-10:36 pm
2 stops11h 43m
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
5:20 am-4:27 pm
1 stop10h 07m
$505
Cheapest one-way
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Sun 5/10
5:57 pm-8:30 am
1 stop15h 33m
$129
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Mon 8/10
10:01 pm-4:16 pm
1 stop19h 15m
$150
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Sun 6/21
9:54 pm-9:30 pm
2 stops48h 36m
$170
Rapid CitySan Francisco
RAP - SFO
RAPSFO
Rapid City
Fri 5/22
10:04 am-5:57 pm
2 stops32h 53m
$177
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 April 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$285 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |