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Cheapest round-trip
$469
Typical prices: $443-$626
United Airlines
Mon 1/8Fri 1/12
BUF - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Buffalo and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 17% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $430 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City (BUF-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:43 pm - 9:38 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17
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5:50 pm - 10:10 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:42 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
6h 02m1 stop Denver Intl
$473United Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 12
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10:15 am - 7:01 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
10h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:53 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
6h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
$474United Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17
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2:10 pm - 10:39 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
10h 29m2 stops New York LaGuardia Minneapolis St Paul
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11:30 am - 10:58 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
9h 28m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York LaGuardia
$499Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 2
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7:03 am - 12:42 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:12 pm - 10:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
7h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$766American Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 2
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6:25 am - 8:51 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
16h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:12 pm - 10:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
7h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$852American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Rapid City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Rapid City typically range from $443 to $626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $469, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Buffalo to Rapid City flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$469
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Buffalo to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Rapid City takes 00m, covering 1,217 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Rapid City range from $443 to $626, with an average of $490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $443 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Rapid City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $469 to $1,397. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Rapid City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Buffalo to Rapid City most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $726, a difference of $319.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 43m, compared with 6h 52m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Rapid City?

    Rapid City is 2 hours behind Buffalo (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $407, about $319 less than Sunday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Rapid City trip for October. Fares historically average $407 round-trip in that month - typically $293 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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