$212+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rapid City (SAN - 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAP
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 24, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $274 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $353 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rapid CityExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:15 amSAN - RAP
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/45:40 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/86:15 amSAN - RAP
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1411:49 amRAP - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23![American Airlines logo]()
$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/92:30 pmSAN - RAP
2 stops6h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/115:25 amRAP - SAN
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:40 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Sat 5/1710:46 amRAP - SAN
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/23![Delta logo]()
$329
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rapid City that are best for you.
Fly from
San Diego
Fly to
Rapid City
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoRapid City
SAN - RAP
SANRAP
San Diego
Thu 5/8
6:15 am-4:04 pm
1 stop8h 49m
Rapid City
Wed 5/14
11:49 am-7:16 pm
1 stop8h 27m
$274
San DiegoRapid City
SAN - RAP
SANRAP
San Diego
Fri 5/9
2:30 pm-10:16 pm
2 stops6h 46m
Rapid City
Sun 5/11
5:25 am-9:24 am
1 stop4h 59m
$294
San DiegoRapid City
SAN - RAP
SANRAP
San Diego
Sat 5/10
12:40 pm-10:34 pm
1 stop8h 54m
Rapid City
Sat 5/17
10:46 am-10:40 pm
2 stops12h 54m
$329
San DiegoRapid City
SAN - RAP
SANRAP
San Diego
Tue 7/15
12:45 pm-8:47 pm
1 stop7h 02m
$364
San DiegoRapid City
SAN - RAP
SANRAP
San Diego
Fri 7/11
7:30 pm-9:52 am
2 stops13h 22m
$489
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Rapid City
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rapid City in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rapid City 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Rapid City
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rapid City
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Rapid City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Diego to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 SAN to RAP?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 24, 2025.
When flying from San Diego to Rapid City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Rapid City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Rapid City
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$237 | Average$273 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$323 | Average$483 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |