How long is the flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?

For as low as $339, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Rapid City in 5h 39m. There are 1067 mi between Rapid City and Santa Ana, California.

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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to SNA?

When flying from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

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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?

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$281+ Flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana, CA

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Rapid City to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $356 and $542 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $281 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 18).

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Sat 12/62:51 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Tue 12/98:00 amSNA - RAP

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/4

$419

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Thu 1/1510:10 pmRAP - SNA

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/187:45 amSNA - RAP

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$313

Sat 1/104:40 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/137:00 amSNA - RAP

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$339

Tue 1/132:40 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/171:17 pmSNA - RAP

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$339

Thu 1/155:10 amRAP - SNA

2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/1810:00 amSNA - RAP

2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$400

Thu 1/85:10 amRAP - SNA

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/1110:00 amSNA - RAP

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$447

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Sat 12/62:51 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Tue 12/98:00 amSNA - RAP

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/4

$419

Thu 1/85:10 amRAP - SNA

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/1110:00 amSNA - RAP

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$447

Sat 1/104:40 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/137:00 amSNA - RAP

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$339

Thu 1/1510:10 pmRAP - SNA

1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/181:20 pmSNA - RAP

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$281

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Round-trip from	$281 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$399

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Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 1/15

10:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$313

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Sat 1/10

4:40 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$339

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

2:40 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

1:17 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$339

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

10:00 am-8:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$400

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Thu 1/8

5:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

10:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$447

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California (average of $140). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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

9,066 reviews

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

9,066 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,066 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California?
For as low as $339, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Rapid City in 5h 39m. There are 1067 mi between Rapid City and Santa Ana, California.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana, California (average of $140). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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