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Cheapest round-trip
$172
Typical prices: $349-$578
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/14Sat 1/6
RAP - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $303-$427
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/31
RAP - SFO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and San Francisco. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 33% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to San Francisco (RAP-SFO)

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

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Jan 6
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11:07 am - 1:27 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
27h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:10 pm - 9:12 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
23h 02m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$172Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Jan 6
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11:07 am - 9:01 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
34h 54m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Ontario
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9:10 pm - 9:12 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
23h 02m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$187Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9
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5:00 am - 9:30 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:30 am - 5:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:00 pm - 10:58 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
5h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 1:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
7h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$349United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:45 am - 12:22 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
6h 37m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 3:54 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
8h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Sun, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 15
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6:55 am - 12:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
6h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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3:00 pm - 10:39 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
6h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Wed, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 18
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6:55 am - 12:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
6h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 3:46 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
8h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Wed, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 20
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6:55 am - 12:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
6h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 3:46 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
8h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Fri, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 16
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4:00 pm - 11:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
8h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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3:00 pm - 10:39 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
6h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 15
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6:55 am - 12:31 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
6h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:40 am - 11:12 amSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
9h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$349Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to San Francisco flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to San Francisco at $338 round-trip.
•August ($813) and June ($539) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% 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 Francisco flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$161
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 93% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Rapid City to San Francisco

When to book flights from Rapid City to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rapid City to San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rapid City to San Francisco:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 1,099 miles.

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

    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 Francisco flight?

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to San Francisco range from $349 to $578, with an average of $506 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Rapid City to San Francisco 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 $172 to $1,475. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rapid City to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Fox

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

    Flights from Rapid City to San Francisco usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 94% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Rapid City to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $705, a difference of $356.

    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 Francisco?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 26m, compared with 5h 43m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 05m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

    San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Rapid City to San Francisco 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 $349, about $356 less than Sunday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rapid City to San Francisco trip for February. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $475 less than the most expensive month, which is August (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 Francisco Airport.

    • Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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