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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $519-$667
Delta
Tue 12/25Sun 1/7
RAP - BUF • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$329
Typical prices: $305-$388
American Airlines
Mon 11/5
RAP - BUF • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and Buffalo. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $379 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 5h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Buffalo (RAP-BUF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 8
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11:30 am - 11:05 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
9h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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9:00 am - 3:46 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
8h 46m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26
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1:36 pm - 9:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:46 am - 8:52 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
12h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$414United Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
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1:12 pm - 10:52 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
7h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:12 pm - 8:48 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
10h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth
$417American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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12:30 pm - 10:43 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 10:31 amBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$429United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:05 am - 11:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
14h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
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7:00 am - 10:15 amBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$434United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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12:30 pm - 10:37 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:55 am - 12:24 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$435United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:05 am - 11:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
14h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
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10:46 am - 7:20 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
10h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$439United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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10:26 am - 9:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
8h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:55 am - 12:24 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$440United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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12:51 pm - 10:48 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
7h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 12:39 pmBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$443American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
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11:30 am - 11:05 pmRAP  Rapid City-BUF Buffalo
9h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:30 pm - 11:12 amBUF  Buffalo-RAP Rapid City
18h 42m2 stops New York LaGuardia Minneapolis St Paul
$453Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to Buffalo flights

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

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Buffalo start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $519 to $667. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on Delta.

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Cheapest flight

$329
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When to book flights from Rapid City to Buffalo

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Your Rapid City to Buffalo flight questions, answered

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 20% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Rapid City to Buffalo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $383 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $667: a $284 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Buffalo takes 0h 00m, covering 1,217 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rapid City to Buffalo:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Rapid City to Buffalo 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 $349 to $877. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Rapid City to Buffalo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Rapid City to Buffalo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 54m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 32m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

    Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty

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

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Buffalo range from $519 to $667, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $519 counts as a good deal.

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