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$160+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$425
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/95:30 amRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/165:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/94:30 pmRAP - SFO
2 stops8h 33mDelta
Wed 7/166:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/11$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/104:38 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1312:55 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$309

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Rapid City

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 7/9

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 7/9

4:30 pm-12:03 am

2 stops8h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

6:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$264

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 7/10

4:38 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

12:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

$309

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

6:50 am-5:42 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$160

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

4:38 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 30m

$195

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 6/30

5:27 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 38m

$228

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 7/19

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$250

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rapid City to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

  • 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $264 and $309 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to San Francisco one-way?

    $160 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $195 and $228, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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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Top airline flying from Rapid City to San Francisco

Discover the top airline 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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