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$195+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Sacramento (RAP - SMF)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$338
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/294:30 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/34:10 pmSMF - RAP
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/14:19 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Thu 3/66:15 amSMF - RAP
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/20$334
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/25:36 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/77:30 pmSMF - RAP
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/285:12 amRAP - SMF
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/45:30 amSMF - RAP
2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$384

Find flights from Rapid City to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Sacramento 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 20, 2025.

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Rapid City

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Thu 5/29

4:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

4:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$277

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Sun 3/2

5:36 pm-6:47 am

1 stop14h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/7

7:30 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$376

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Sun 3/2

11:49 am-11:48 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/7

11:45 am-10:41 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$692

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$195

Rapid CitySacramento

RAP - SMF

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Mon 4/28

5:15 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 26m

$199

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Deals found on 2/20

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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 Rapid City-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Sacramento 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 Rapid City-Sacramento 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 Rapid City to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Rapid City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Rapid City to Sacramento. 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
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Sacramento. 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 Rapid City to Sacramento round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $277, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Sacramento. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Rapid City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Rapid City to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Sacramento. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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