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$160+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to San Francisco (RAP - SFO)

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$620
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 5/54:19 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Fri 5/912:40 amSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/23$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:34 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/142:37 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:20 amRAP - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/206:10 amSFO - RAP
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$460

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

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Rapid City

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 5/5

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

12:40 am-10:06 am

1 stop8h 26m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Mon 5/5

1:34 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:37 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$339

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Sun 6/15

10:20 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

6:10 am-5:44 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$460

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$160

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 4/22

5:36 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$180

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 7/8

12:38 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$195

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Deals found on 3/23

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco

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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 Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-San Francisco 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rapid City to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,890 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 San Francisco. 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $339 and $460 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $160 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $180 and $195, respectively.

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rapid City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to San Francisco. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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