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$180+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAP
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

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August

Average price

$449
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 8/126:07 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1612:47 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/68:55 amSFO - RAP
2 stops12h 35mDelta
Sat 5/106:33 amRAP - SFO
2 stops12h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/1$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 7/276:30 amSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Tue 8/122:20 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/24:30 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/93:43 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 7/227:00 amSJC - RAP
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/134:38 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 7/287:09 pmSJC - RAP
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/122:32 pmRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$390
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/109:57 amOAK - RAP
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:13 pmRAP - OAK
3 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$466
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/281:15 pmSFO - RAP
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:50 amRAP - SFO
3 stops47h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$698

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

6:07 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Rapid City

Sat 8/16

12:47 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$259

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Rapid City

Sat 5/10

6:33 am-5:48 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$269

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sun 7/27

6:30 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Rapid City

Wed 8/13

2:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$309

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

4:30 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Rapid City

Fri 5/9

3:43 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$339

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 7/22

7:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Rapid City

Wed 8/13

4:38 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$339

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Mon 7/28

7:09 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 46m

Rapid City

Tue 8/12

2:32 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$390

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

1:15 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops31h 02m

Rapid City

Sat 5/31

9:50 am-8:24 am

3 stops47h 34m

$698

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

5:42 am-4:09 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$180

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Tue 6/24

2:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$193

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:59 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City as you normally would.

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 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City 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
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Rapid City from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Rapid City, which is the city’s only airport. Rapid City (RAP) is located 9.0 mi from the center of Rapid City.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $180. United Airlines flights start at $193 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $213 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Rapid City, San Jose - Rapid City or Oakland - Rapid City when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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