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Cheap flights from Rapid City to Buffalo (RAP - BUF) from $249

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RAP — BUF
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 June 6, 2024.

Round-trip from

$256

One-way from

$249
From Rapid City to Buffalo
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Buffalo?

Flights from Rapid City to Buffalo are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Buffalo.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rapid City to Buffalo at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Rapid City to Buffalo flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rapid City to Buffalo specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/207:14 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/6$349
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$468
Mon 7/11:49 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$471
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:03 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$489
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/206:30 amBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/6$490
Wed 7/2411:48 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Wed 7/317:15 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$522
Wed 7/245:45 amRAP - BUF
2 stops7h 08mDelta
Wed 7/317:15 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$527
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:20 pmBUF - RAP
3 stops27h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$566
Wed 7/246:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/3110:40 amBUF - RAP
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$598

Rapid City to Buffalo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rapid City and Buffalo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/207:14 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/6$349
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$468
Mon 7/11:49 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$471
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:03 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$489
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/206:30 amBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/6$490
Wed 7/2411:48 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Wed 7/317:15 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$522
Wed 7/245:45 amRAP - BUF
2 stops7h 08mDelta
Wed 7/317:15 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$527
Mon 7/111:24 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:20 pmBUF - RAP
3 stops27h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$566
Wed 7/246:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/3110:40 amBUF - RAP
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$598

Rapid City to Buffalo flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Rapid City to Buffalo for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Rapid City to Buffalo. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/207:14 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/6$349
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 6/206:30 amBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/6$490
Fri 6/1411:54 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Thu 6/202:45 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/6$608

One-way flights to Buffalo from Rapid City

Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Buffalo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Rapid City to Buffalo can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Rapid City, there is a search form available above.
Mon 7/11:49 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$249
Mon 7/15:30 amRAP - BUF
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$284
Mon 7/17:00 amRAP - BUF
3 stops14h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$839

Find flights from Rapid City to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Buffalo 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$468 - $722

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Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Mon 7/1

2 stops10h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 7/10

1 stop5h 28m

$468

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Mon 7/1

1 stop6h 00m

Buffalo

Wed 7/10

1 stop5h 28m

$471

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Mon 7/1

2 stops10h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 7/10

2 stops19h 14m

$489

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Wed 7/24

1 stop4h 31m

Buffalo

Wed 7/31

1 stop6h 05m

$522

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Wed 7/24

2 stops7h 08m

Buffalo

Wed 7/31

1 stop6h 05m

$527

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Mon 7/1

2 stops10h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 7/10

3 stops27h 14m

$566

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Wed 7/24

2 stops13h 23m

Buffalo

Wed 7/31

2 stops13h 00m

$598

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Fri 6/28

1 stop9h 15m

Buffalo

Sun 6/30

1 stop7h 18m

$717

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Fri 6/28

2 stops9h 55m

Buffalo

Sun 6/30

1 stop7h 18m

$722

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Rapid City with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Rapid City to Buffalo have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Rapid City to Buffalo for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rapid City to Buffalo for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $468, but on average you can expect to pay $591.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Rapid City to Buffalo for under $400?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Rapid City to Buffalo within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip from $468. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $522, and American Airlines, from $598.

  • What does RAP to BUF mean?

    Rapid City Airport is RAP and Buffalo Airport is BUF. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rapid City to Buffalo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rapid City to Buffalo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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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 Buffalo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rapid City to Buffalo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rapid City to Buffalo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Rapid City to Buffalo flight deals updated?

    The Rapid City to Buffalo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Buffalo

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United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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