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$329+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SJC
Nov 23 — Nov 301
Sun 11/23
Sun 11/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to San Jose

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 October 24, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$329
(Delta)
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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 October 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/65:15 amRAP - SJC
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/104:02 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 11/12:25 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sat 11/811:00 amSJC - RAP
2 stops10h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/22$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/2312:56 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/264:05 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/232:26 pmRAP - SJC
2 stops10h 14mDelta
Sun 10/266:20 amSJC - RAP
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/22$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/17:10 amRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/84:02 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/192:51 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Fri 1/26:20 amSJC - RAP
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/23$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/182:51 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Mon 12/296:20 amSJC - RAP
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/22$589

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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 City

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San Jose

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Price

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

10:40 am-10:11 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Jose

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-3:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$329

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Thu 11/6

5:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 50m

San Jose

Mon 11/10

4:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$369

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Jose

Sat 3/7

3:35 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$430

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Jose

Wed 4/22

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$506

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Deals found on 10/22

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 October 24, 2025.
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
8,995 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to San Jose, California?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to San Jose, California in just under 5h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 41m. 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 $328, 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?

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  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 October 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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