SFO - RAP

$146 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City departing on 9/30. 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 San Francisco to Rapid City, 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 San Francisco to Rapid City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$282
Typical prices: $548-$360
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Wed 9/9Sun 9/20
SFO - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$146
Typical prices: $332-$437
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/30
SFO - RAP • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $319 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Rapid City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $474 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO-RAP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rapid City 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 San Francisco to Rapid City

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:42 am - 11:46 am
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RAP
23h 04m
1 stop
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3:34 pm - 1:17 pm
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SFO
22h 43m
1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:50 pm - 3:55 pm
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RAP
16h 05m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 4:41 pm
RAP
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SFO
26h 11m
1 stop
$298Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:50 pm - 3:55 pm
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RAP
16h 05m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 6:48 pm
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SFO
52h 18m
2 stops
$305Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 16
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9:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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RAP
23h 00m
1 stop
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9:50 pm - 8:48 am
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SFO
11h 58m
1 stop
$311Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27
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10:50 pm - 3:55 pm
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RAP
16h 05m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:56 pm
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SFO
28h 11m
1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
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10:58 pm - 9:00 pm
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RAP
21h 02m
1 stop
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9:50 pm - 8:48 am
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SFO
11h 58m
1 stop
$315Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:50 pm - 2:40 pm
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RAP
14h 50m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 4:41 pm
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SFO
26h 11m
1 stop
$318Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:06 am - 3:30 pm
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RAP
8h 24m
1 stop
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2:32 pm - 9:02 pm
RAP
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
$319Delta
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:45 am - 4:20 pm
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RAP
8h 35m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 12:43 am
RAP
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SFO
8h 48m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:30 pm - 9:48 am
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RAP
9h 18m
1 stop
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6:28 am - 4:02 pm
RAP
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SFO
10h 34m
2 stops
$324American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Rapid City flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rapid City, 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 San Francisco to Rapid City is August, where tickets cost $365 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $567 and $532 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City?

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Rapid City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$146
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Rapid City

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

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

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Rapid City was $146 for a one-way ticket and $282 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    On your way to Rapid City, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Rapid City.

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

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

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

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Rapid City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Rapid City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $431 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $536 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San Francisco to Rapid City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rapid City from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rapid City?

    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 Rapid City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and RAP 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 San Francisco to Rapid City?

    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 Rapid City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Rapid City. 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 San Francisco to Rapid City? 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 9768 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SFO - TPA
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

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