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$269+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Rapid City (SMF - RAP)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RAP
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Rapid City are usually found in December or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(United)

One-way from

$269
(United)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$258
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Best flights from Sacramento to Rapid City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 5/73:37 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/103:34 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:30 amSMF - RAP
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/210:00 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2811:13 amSMF - RAP
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/24:28 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$634

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SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

3:37 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Rapid City

Sat 5/10

3:34 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$338

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/29

5:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Rapid City

Thu 1/2

10:00 pm-9:41 am

1 stop12h 41m

$427

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/28

11:13 am-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Rapid City

Thu 1/2

4:28 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 52m

$634

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

5:25 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$269

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Deals found on 12/17

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Rapid City

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Rapid City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Sacramento-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Rapid City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Rapid City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 SMF to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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 December 18, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Sacramento 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Rapid City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Rapid City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $338 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $634. United Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Sacramento to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 Sacramento to Rapid City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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