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$216+ 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
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 February 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/45:40 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 3/76:14 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/912:57 pm
RAP
-
SFO
2 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:35 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop17h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 2/285:20 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:30 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/115:00 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:30 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 6/134:41 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 6/206:15 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/211:45 am
RAP
-
SFO
2 stops13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop20h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3010:40 am
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Sat 9/123:00 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/245:53 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 7/285:00 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/285:41 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/54:29 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop8h 18m
Delta
Sun 3/86:20 am
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$385

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$216
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$430
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

5:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:14 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$279

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 3/9

12:57 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops33h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:35 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$285

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

5:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$294

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$301

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 6/13

4:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

6:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$329

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Fri 7/24

5:53 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$359

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sat 3/28

5:41 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$360

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 3/5

4:29 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$385

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 2/24

5:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

4:27 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$389

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Wed 7/15

7:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$216

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Deals found on 2/9

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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 February.
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 February 11, 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
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,273 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 6h 37m. The distance from Rapid City to San Francisco is about 1099 mi.

  • 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$154Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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