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$430+ Cheap flights from Fresno to Rapid City (FAT - RAP)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — RAP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) 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 February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$630
(United)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$490
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/205:30 amFAT - RAP
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/231:00 pmRAP - FAT
2 stops11h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2010:42 amFAT - RAP
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/234:38 pmRAP - FAT
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$479

Find flights from Fresno to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

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Fresno

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FresnoRapid City

FAT - RAP

FATRAP

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 5/21

10:35 am-8:26 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Rapid City

Mon 5/26

4:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 35m

$630

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Deals found on 2/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fresno to Rapid City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Fresno-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fresno-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Rapid City 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 Fresno-Rapid City 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 Fresno to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Fresno to Rapid City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Fresno to Rapid City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Fresno to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fresno to Rapid City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 73.4 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 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 February 23, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Fresno to Rapid City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $630, United Airlines will fly you from Fresno to Rapid City and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Fresno to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 2 airlines flying from Fresno to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fresno 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$368Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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