Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO - RAP)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Rapid City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$339	American 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is currently $339
Cheapest one-way flight	$181	United 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is currently $181
Last-minute weekend getaway	$479	United 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Rapid City is currently $479
Cheapest business class flights	$840	United 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Fri, May 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is currently $840

Fastest flight	5 hr 1 min	The fastest flight with stops from San Francisco to Rapid City takes 5 hr 1 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–355
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $325–495

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Rapid City

United

from $339

Typical price: $275–510

1384 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RAP Every day
American

from $339

Typical price: $360–830

88 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RAP Every day
Delta

from $479

Typical price: $315–850

59 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RAP Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Rapid City

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

Rapid City United States 18 min 9 mi
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC)

Gillette United States 2 hr 9 min 116 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 6 hr 5 min 300 mi
Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) (PIR)

Pierre United States 2 hr 45 min 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Rapid City

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rapid City are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $255 to $355.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City recently found on Google Flights was with American from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $181.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $339, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $339, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $479, flying from May 3 to May 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City starts at $339 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $181 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 1 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Rapid City.

Summer (Jun–Sep) is the peak season for hiking, mountain biking and climbing in the Black Hills National Forest, though May–Jun can see significant rainfall. Fall (Sep–Oct) is cooler but still mild. The coldest months are Dec–Feb, and it often snows Mar–Apr. Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round. Rapid City’s central gathering spot, Main Street Square, hosts Summer Nights, a free summer concert series (Jun–Sept). In winter, Main Street Square’s fountain and lawn are replaced by an ice-skating rink (Nov–Feb).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Rapid City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,384 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Rapid City are:

American offers 88 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .
Delta offers 59 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Rapid City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rapid City recently found on Google Flights was with American from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $181.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $339, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $339, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Rapid City is $479, flying from May 3 to May 9.

No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Rapid City.

There are 1384 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Rapid City at price $479 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Rapid City.

There are 1384 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Rapid City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rapid City.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Rapid City start at $840 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 15 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Rapid City start at $339 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Rapid City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Rapid City starts at $479 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Rapid City at price $479 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Rapid City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.