RAP - SNA

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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $360-$555
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Sat 1/6Tue 1/9
RAP - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$119
Typical prices: $265-$427
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/10
RAP - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 7% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $318 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana (RAP-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Santa Ana

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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11:21 am - 12:46 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
26h 25m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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4:16 pm - 9:12 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
27h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$319Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10
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11:21 am - 12:46 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
26h 25m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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10:01 am - 9:12 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
10h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$349Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:00 am - 2:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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1:00 pm - 7:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
5h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
$384United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10
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11:21 am - 3:13 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
28h 52m2 stops Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:01 am - 9:12 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
10h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$387Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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6:00 pm - 10:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:55 am - 5:13 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
7h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$404United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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6:00 am - 4:20 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 20m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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11:05 am - 10:52 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
10h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul
$415Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:00 am - 12:06 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 06m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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1:00 pm - 9:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
7h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$426United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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12:50 pm - 5:09 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:21 pm - 10:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
$479United Airlines
Sat, Mar 27 - Wed, Mar 31
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5:48 pm - 10:03 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:50 am - 2:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
6h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$479United Airlines
Fri, Mar 26 - Wed, Mar 31
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3:55 pm - 10:03 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:50 am - 2:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
6h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$479United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to Santa Ana flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Rapid City to Santa Ana?

United Airlines ($384) and Delta ($415) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Santa Ana according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Flight schedules are analysed across a typical week. Infrequent services may not be reflected in the daily or weekly flight counts.

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Key details for Rapid City to Santa Ana flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$119
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 66% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rapid City to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

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

  • How long is a flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Santa Ana takes about 00m, covering 1,067 miles.

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

    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 Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana range from $360 to $555, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Rapid City to Santa Ana 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 $319 to $775. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rapid City to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo

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

    Flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

    Connecting flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 91% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Rapid City to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $644, a difference of $271.

    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 Santa Ana?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 7h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Rapid City and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Rapid City to Santa Ana 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 Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $373, about $271 less than Tuesday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rapid City to Santa Ana trip for January. Fares historically average $364 round-trip in that month - typically $280 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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