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$305+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to San Jose, CA (RAP - SJC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SJC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 8/2512:50 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 9/163:00 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/117:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 2/153:55 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 8/255:39 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 9/167:13 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops14h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 7/2111:45 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 7/277:25 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops13h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/288:30 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 1/318:40 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 7/217:05 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 7/277:00 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/127:00 am
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 3/153:49 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/184:01 pm
RAP
-
SJC
2 stops8h 57m
Delta
Mon 3/231:35 pm
SJC
-
RAP
2 stops7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/182:45 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 3/233:49 pm
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop20h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/182:21 pm
RAP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 3/236:00 am
SJC
-
RAP
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$561

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to San Jose (SJC). 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 January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to San Jose 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to San Jose that are best for you.

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Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Jose

Sun 2/15

3:55 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$309

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Tue 7/21

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Jose

Mon 7/27

7:25 pm-9:49 am

2 stops13h 24m

$475

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Jose

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$504

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Jose

Sun 3/15

3:49 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$513

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 3/18

4:01 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 57m

San Jose

Mon 3/23

1:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$554

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 3/18

2:45 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Jose

Mon 3/23

3:49 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$556

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 3/18

2:21 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$561

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

San Jose

Sun 2/15

11:45 am-10:27 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$680

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Sun 5/17

10:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Jose

Wed 5/20

2:33 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$791

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Deals found on 1/27

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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 Jose in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to San Jose, California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Jose, California (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to San Jose, California 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to San Jose to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to San Jose. 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 Jose, California?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Rapid City to San Jose, California in just under 7h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 18m. The distance from Rapid City to San Jose, California is about 1087 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to San Jose, California round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to San Jose, California..

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

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

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

    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 Jose.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to San Jose 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 Jose, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Jose, California (average of $182). Flying from Rapid City to San Jose, California 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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Top airline flying from Rapid City to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to San Jose. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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