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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Rapid City (BUF - RAP) from $348

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 12/7. 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.
BUF — RAP
May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 May 16, 2024.

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December

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January

Average price

$585

Round-trip from

$364
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 52% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Buffalo to Rapid City in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $302.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City (BUF - RAP)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Rapid City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Buffalo to Rapid City. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 8/126:04 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/191:44 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$365
Mon 8/126:04 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1910:19 amRAP - BUF
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$500
Wed 8/146:30 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/181:44 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$586
Thu 10/176:41 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2411:11 amRAP - BUF
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$597
Thu 10/176:41 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2412:16 pmRAP - BUF
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$610
Sat 7/136:13 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:00 amRAP - BUF
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$616
Sat 7/136:13 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$621
Sat 8/310:14 amBUF - RAP
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/102:24 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$632
Sat 8/310:14 amBUF - RAP
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/102:24 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$634

Cheap United Airlines flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Rapid City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Buffalo to Rapid City. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 8/126:03 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/199:01 amRAP - BUF
2 stops12h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$548
Wed 8/147:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops14h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/187:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$766

Buffalo to Rapid City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and Rapid City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 12/710:57 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/111:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$348
Sat 12/79:55 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 39mDelta
Wed 12/1111:45 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/15$352
Sat 12/77:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/117:05 amRAP - BUF
2 stops7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$353
Sat 12/79:55 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 39mDelta
Wed 12/1111:45 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/14$358
Mon 8/126:04 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/191:44 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$365
Sat 12/77:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/119:50 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$373
Fri 10/257:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/285:30 amRAP - BUF
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$472
Fri 10/256:52 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2812:31 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$497
Mon 8/126:04 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1910:19 amRAP - BUF
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$500

Find flights from Buffalo to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Rapid City 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

1 stop6h 13m

$365

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

2 stops12h 32m

$500

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

2 stops19h 14m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

2 stops12h 31m

$548

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Wed 8/14

1 stop20h 42m

Rapid City

Sun 8/18

1 stop6h 13m

$586

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Thu 10/17

1 stop5h 40m

Rapid City

Thu 10/24

1 stop9h 41m

$597

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Thu 10/17

1 stop5h 40m

Rapid City

Thu 10/24

2 stops7h 49m

$610

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

1 stop21h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

1 stop8h 54m

$616

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

1 stop21h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

2 stops9h 19m

$621

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Wed 8/14

2 stops14h 01m

Rapid City

Sun 8/18

2 stops7h 57m

$766

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Deals found on 5/15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rapid City by month

Plan your trip from Buffalo to Rapid City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Buffalo to Rapid City is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $579. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Rapid City (average of $364). Flying from Buffalo to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $632). 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.

January

$364

February

$367

March

$438

April

$461

May

$573

June

$632

July

$574

August

$484

September

$560

October

$488

November

$405

December

$381

Temperature and rainfall in Rapid City by month

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

RAP

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines and United Airlines from Buffalo to Rapid City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to Rapid City for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Rapid City for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $365, but on average you can expect to pay $627.

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

    American Airlines, at $365, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Buffalo to Rapid City.

  • What does BUF to RAP mean?

    This is defined as Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Rapid City Airport (RAP). Codes like Rapid City Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Rapid City 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City with specific airlines?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City 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 Buffalo to Rapid City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City 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 Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to Rapid City 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 Buffalo to Rapid City flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to Rapid City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Rapid City. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$377Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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