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Cheapest round-trip
$235
Typical prices: $394-$618
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11Fri 11/16
SFO - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$104
Typical prices: $224-$422
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/3
SFO - RAP • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $438 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO-RAP)

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

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:14 pm - 2:06 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
17h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:08 pm - 12:51 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
42h 43m2 stops Phoenix-Mesa Gateway San Diego
$235Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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3:05 pm - 2:06 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
22h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:06 pm - 8:19 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
21h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$252Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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11:22 am - 10:34 amSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
46h 12m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:29 pm - 8:13 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
20h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$253Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 25
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3:11 pm - 1:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
21h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:29 pm - 8:13 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
20h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$259Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15
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4:24 pm - 10:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
5h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:29 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$329United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:15 am - 1:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
5h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:30 am - 9:29 amRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
4h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$329United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
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12:11 am - 9:54 amSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:04 pm - 11:57 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
7h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$329American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:20 am - 12:51 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:50 pm - 11:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
7h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$361United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:03 am - 9:27 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
13h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 1:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$402American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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8:40 am - 9:27 pmSFO  San Francisco-RAP Rapid City
11h 47m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:11 am - 1:07 pmRAP  Rapid City-SFO San Francisco
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$415American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Rapid City flights

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

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City at $374 round-trip.
  • June ($604) and September ($541) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Francisco to Rapid City the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San Francisco to Rapid City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Rapid City

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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Your San Francisco to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Rapid City?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 86% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the San Francisco to Rapid City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $604, a difference of $182. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Rapid City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $473. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,099 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 $235 to $1,589. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Rapid City?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 5h 53m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 48m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

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

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

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rapid City range from $394 to $618, with an average of $473 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $422 - about $182 less than Thursday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Rapid City trip for January. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $230 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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