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$185+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Salem, OR

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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — PDX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Salem

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$520
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Salem
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Salem. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:59 pmRAP - PDX
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/65:00 amPDX - RAP
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/145:57 pmRAP - PDX
1 stop16h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/2012:59 amPDX - RAP
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/194:19 pmRAP - PDX
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Thu 5/2912:40 amPDX - RAP
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/16$624

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Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Fri 5/2

5:59 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Portland

Tue 5/6

5:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$289

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Mon 7/14

5:57 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 38m

Portland

Sun 7/20

12:59 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

$427

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Portland

Sun 5/4

12:59 am-11:05 am

1 stop9h 06m

$625

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Thu 7/31

11:16 am-8:37 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$185

Rapid CityPortland

RAP - PDX

RAPPDX

Rapid City

Mon 5/26

10:46 am-8:52 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$480

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Salem

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Rapid City to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 RAP to SA8?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Salem. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Rapid City to Salem, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Salem by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salem ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Salem by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salem, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salem

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salem. 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 Salem. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Salem have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Salem?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Salem. 2 airlines have flights from Rapid City to Salem on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rapid City to Salem should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salem per day.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Salem (average of $277). Flying from Rapid City to Salem in March is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Rapid City to Salem

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Salem. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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