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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $373-$565
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/24Mon 12/31
SAN - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$115
Typical prices: $303-$370
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/13
SAN - RAP • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 32% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $336 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 4h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Rapid City (SAN-RAP)

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

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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3:13 pm - 9:27 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:17 pm - 12:29 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
15h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$263Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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3:13 pm - 9:27 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:17 pm - 12:29 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
15h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$306Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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6:36 am - 9:27 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
13h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:17 pm - 12:29 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
15h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$345Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:45 am - 1:03 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:10 amRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
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6:45 am - 1:10 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:54 pm - 10:34 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
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11:20 am - 8:23 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:06 pm - 7:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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1:11 pm - 9:32 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
7h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 2:23 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
9h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:15 am - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
6h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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2:40 pm - 8:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
6h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$369Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:00 am - 5:13 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:18 pm - 5:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
5h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:32 am - 9:32 pmSAN  San Diego-RAP Rapid City
11h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 6:23 pmRAP  Rapid City-SAN San Diego
13h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$608American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Rapid City flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Rapid City. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Rapid City at $298 round-trip.
•December ($642) and October ($599) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 115% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for San Diego to Rapid City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$115
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 66% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Diego to Rapid City

When to book flights from San Diego to Rapid City

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Diego to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Rapid City range from $373 to $565, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Diego to Rapid City 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 $263 to $1,466. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Diego to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $112 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Movly

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

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

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from San Diego to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $610, a difference of $257.

    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 San Diego to Rapid City?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 20m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 13m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

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

Your guide to booking San Diego to Rapid City 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 $353, about $257 less than Tuesday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Rapid City trip for April. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $344 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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