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Cheapest round-trip
$316
Typical prices: $402-$560
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/14Wed 1/17
RAP - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$191
Typical prices: $285-$422
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/18
RAP - SAN • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and San Diego. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $383 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to San Diego (RAP-SAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to San Diego

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
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10:02 pm - 2:38 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
17h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:00 am - 9:12 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
12h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$316Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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4:31 pm - 10:30 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
6h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:40 am - 3:56 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
6h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
$359United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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1:09 pm - 7:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:13 am - 9:32 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
9h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:11 am - 2:23 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
9h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:13 am - 9:32 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
9h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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2:40 pm - 8:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
6h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
6h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$369Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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4:36 pm - 11:58 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
8h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:31 pm - 10:46 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
9h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$369Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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8:00 am - 1:13 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
6h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:39 pm - 9:08 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
7h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:30 am - 2:55 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:45 am - 1:03 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:42 am - 3:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
9h 49m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
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11:07 am - 10:46 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
10h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
$379Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:11 am - 2:23 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
9h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:25 am - 9:32 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
14h 07m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$447American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to San Diego flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rapid City to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rapid City to San Diego. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to San Diego?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to San Diego at $348 round-trip.
•March ($675) and July ($669) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 93% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Rapid City to San Diego flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$191
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Rapid City to San Diego

When to book flights from Rapid City to San Diego

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Rapid City to San Diego?

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,090 miles.

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

    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 Rapid City to San Diego flight?

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to San Diego range from $402 to $560, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Rapid City to San Diego 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 $316 to $764. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rapid City to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $285, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Europcar
    • Payless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Rapid City to San Diego usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Rapid City to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $669, a difference of $221.

    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 Rapid City to San Diego?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 42m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 23m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Rapid City and San Diego?

    San Diego is 1 hour behind Rapid City (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Rapid City to San Diego 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 Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $448, about $221 less than Monday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rapid City to San Diego trip for January. Fares historically average $348 round-trip in that month - typically $327 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
    • Wyndham San Diego Bayside
    • Bay Club Hotel & Marina

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