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$264+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to San Diego (RAP - SAN)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to San Diego (SAN). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$387
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/146:33 amRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Mon 5/1910:00 pmSAN - RAP
2 stops11h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/14$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/2111:33 amRAP - SAN
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/254:05 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 6/810:04 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/137:48 amSAN - RAP
2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/144:35 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1911:21 amSAN - RAP
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$438

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Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

6:33 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

10:00 pm-10:06 am

2 stops11h 06m

$264

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 5/21

11:33 am-5:27 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

4:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$283

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sun 6/8

10:04 pm-7:13 am

1 stop10h 09m

San Diego

Fri 6/13

7:48 am-2:41 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$321

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

4:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

11:21 am-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$438

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Rapid City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-San Diego 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 Rapid City-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rapid City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,656 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to San Diego round-trip from $264. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $283, and American Airlines, from $438. Delta is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rapid City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to San Diego. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$164Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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