RAP - SFO

$173 Find Cheap Flights from Rapid City to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco departing on 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rapid City to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rapid City to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $364-$348
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/3Thu 7/9
RAP - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$173
Typical prices: $215-$368
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/19
RAP - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $384 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to San Francisco (RAP-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rapid City to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to San Francisco

Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9
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9:58 pm - 4:21 pm
RAP
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SFO
19h 23m
1 stop
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7:08 pm - 9:08 pm
SFO
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RAP
25h 00m
1 stop
$294Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9
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9:58 pm - 4:36 pm
RAP
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SFO
19h 38m
2 stops
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7:08 pm - 9:08 pm
SFO
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RAP
25h 00m
1 stop
$328Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19
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9:50 pm - 9:38 pm
RAP
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SFO
48h 48m
2 stops
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11:20 am - 9:00 pm
SFO
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RAP
8h 40m
1 stop
$340Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9
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2:59 pm - 9:00 pm
RAP
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
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3:27 pm - 10:26 pm
SFO
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RAP
5h 59m
1 stop
$384Delta
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
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9:50 pm - 8:48 am
RAP
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SFO
11h 58m
1 stop
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9:33 am - 9:00 pm
SFO
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RAP
10h 27m
2 stops
$393Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19
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9:50 pm - 8:48 am
RAP
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SFO
11h 58m
1 stop
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11:20 am - 9:00 pm
SFO
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RAP
8h 40m
1 stop
$395Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
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9:50 pm - 8:48 am
RAP
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SFO
11h 58m
1 stop
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11:20 am - 9:00 pm
SFO
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RAP
8h 40m
1 stop
$405Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:26 am - 3:35 pm
RAP
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SFO
6h 09m
1 stop
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2:25 pm - 8:33 pm
SFO
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RAP
5h 08m
1 stop
$409United Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 16
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11:44 am - 7:09 pm
RAP
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SFO
8h 25m
1 stop
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12:26 am - 9:47 am
SFO
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RAP
8h 21m
1 stop
$428American Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
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5:09 pm - 10:49 pm
RAP
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SFO
6h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:23 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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RAP
45h 37m
2 stops
$457Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rapid City to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rapid City to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rapid City to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Rapid City to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $538 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$173
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Rapid City to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco was $173 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Rapid City to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rapid City and San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rapid City to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Rapid City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Rapid City with another airline. Booking your flights between Rapid City and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rapid City to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Rapid City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Rapid City to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rapid City to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rapid City to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9831 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

4.0 OkayOlivia, Jun 2026
SEA - SFO
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Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

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