SNA - RAP

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Cheapest round-trip
$469
Typical prices: $394-$575
United Airlines
Sun 1/21Thu 1/25
SNA - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$196
Typical prices: $282-$375
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/3
SNA - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 37% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $283 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City (SNA-RAP)

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

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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11:06 am - 7:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:35 pm - 8:44 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$469United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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7:15 am - 8:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
12h 15m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:21 amRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$474United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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7:00 am - 8:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
12h 30m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:21 amRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$474United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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11:06 am - 7:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:35 pm - 8:44 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$479United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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9:49 am - 7:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
8h 12m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 2:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$479United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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7:00 am - 8:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
12h 30m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:21 amRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$484United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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7:00 am - 5:18 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
9h 18m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 8:44 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
$484United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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9:49 am - 7:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City
8h 12m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 2:15 pmRAP  Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$489United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Rapid City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City typically range from $394 to $575. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $469, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Rapid City?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Rapid City at $283 round-trip.
•October ($747) and March ($595) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 163% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Rapid City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$196
Beat the crowds with an average 75% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 132% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Rapid City

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City range from $394 to $575, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Rapid City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $469 to $725. That means the highest observed fare was about 54% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $375, which is 22% above 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 Santa Ana to Rapid City?

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

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 99% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Santa Ana to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $154.

    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 Santa Ana to Rapid City?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 6h 35m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

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

Your guide to booking Santa Ana 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $394, about $154 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Rapid City trip for December. Fares historically average $283 round-trip in that month - typically $464 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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