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$106+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana, CA (RAP - SNA)

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SNA
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/3010:22 amRAP - SNA
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:50 amSNA - RAP
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/234:28 pmRAP - SNA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/3011:28 amSNA - RAP
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/296:05 amRAP - SNA
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Tue 11/411:48 amSNA - RAP
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/16$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 10/278:45 amRAP - SNA
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/311:10 amSNA - RAP
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 10/276:05 amRAP - SNA
2 stops13h 14mDelta
Mon 11/36:59 pmSNA - RAP
2 stops13h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/16$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/2311:15 amRAP - SNA
2 stops10h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/307:20 amSNA - RAP
2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$622

Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 10/30

10:22 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

8:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$289

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Wed 10/29

12:27 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

4:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$329

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Wed 10/29

6:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

11:48 am-10:36 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$334

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

5:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

8:40 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$339

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

6:20 am-4:21 pm

2 stops11h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

7:15 am-10:14 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$409

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Mon 10/27

8:45 am-6:18 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

11:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$424

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 11/20

10:10 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$106

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Wed 11/19

10:04 am-11:19 am

2 stops26h 15m

$155

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Wed 11/19

5:18 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 19m

$216

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 11/20

2:51 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops8h 37m

$221

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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 Santa Ana in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Santa Ana, 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-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Santa Ana, 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-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California (average of $97). Flying from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Rapid City to Santa Ana. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
8,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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 Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana, California?

    For as low as $334, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Rapid City in 7h 49m. There are 1067 mi between Rapid City and Santa Ana, California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California (average of $97). Flying from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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