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Cheap flights from San Diego to Rapid City from $279

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Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 10:20 pm
SAN
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RAP
6h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:35 pm
RAP
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SAN
8h 35m
1 stop
$279Delta
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 8:44 pm
SAN
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RAP
8h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 9:15 am
RAP
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SAN
4h 55m
1 stop
$284United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:44 pm
SAN
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RAP
7h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:12 pm
RAP
-
SAN
5h 59m
1 stop
$300United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 10:20 pm
SAN
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RAP
11h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:58 am - 6:59 pm
RAP
-
SAN
9h 01m
2 stops
$304Delta
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 3:17 pm
SAN
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RAP
7h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:20 am
RAP
-
SAN
5h 20m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 9:04 pm
SAN
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RAP
10h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:54 pm - 6:37 pm
RAP
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SAN
21h 43m
1 stop
$320Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 2:46 pm
SAN
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RAP
7h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 8:46 pm
RAP
-
SAN
5h 05m
1 stop
$323United Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
United Airlines Logo
6:32 am - 1:09 pm
SAN
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RAP
5h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:02 am
RAP
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SAN
5h 02m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 8:44 pm
SAN
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RAP
7h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:26 pm
RAP
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SAN
6h 26m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:17 pm
SAN
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RAP
5h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 9:03 pm
RAP
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SAN
7h 18m
1 stop
$354United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7

Delta flights from San Diego to Rapid City

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Rapid City flight tickets
Delta
May 1
SAN2:45 pmSan Diego
6h 35m
1 stop
RAP10:20 pmRapid City
May 5
RAP6:00 amRapid City
8h 35m
1 stop
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
$279
Delta
May 1
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
11h 15m
2 stops
RAP10:20 pmRapid City
May 5
RAP10:58 amRapid City
9h 01m
2 stops
SAN6:59 pmSan Diego
$304
Delta
Apr 1
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
8h 03m
1 stop
RAP3:18 pmRapid City
Apr 5
RAP6:00 amRapid City
8h 37m
1 stop
SAN1:37 pmSan Diego
$389

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Rapid City

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Rapid City flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 29
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
8h 43m
2 stops
RAP8:44 pmRapid City
May 6
RAP5:20 amRapid City
4h 55m
1 stop
SAN9:15 amSan Diego
$284
United Airlines
Apr 29
SAN12:40 pmSan Diego
7h 04m
1 stop
RAP8:44 pmRapid City
May 6
RAP4:13 pmRapid City
5h 59m
1 stop
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
$300
United Airlines
Mar 3
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
7h 47m
1 stop
RAP3:17 pmRapid City
Mar 7
RAP5:00 amRapid City
5h 20m
1 stop
SAN9:20 amSan Diego
$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2026.
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San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Fri 5/1

2:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Rapid City

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$279

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:01 am-8:44 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Rapid City

Wed 5/6

5:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 55m

$284

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 4/29

12:40 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Rapid City

Wed 5/6

4:13 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$300

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Fri 5/1

10:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Rapid City

Tue 5/5

10:58 am-6:59 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$304

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$309

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 6/4

9:53 am-9:04 pm

2 stops10h 11m

Rapid City

Thu 6/11

9:54 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$320

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Thu 6/25

6:35 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Rapid City

Tue 6/30

4:41 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$323

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Fri 5/15

6:32 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Rapid City

Sun 5/24

5:00 am-9:02 am

1 stop5h 02m

$324

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 3/3

11:57 am-8:44 pm

2 stops7h 47m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

12:00 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$328

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Tue 3/3

9:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Rapid City

Sat 3/7

2:45 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$354

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Rapid City?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from San Diego, with most prices found around $374. If you aren’t able to travel to Rapid City during the month of July, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $375.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rapid City from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rapid City for around $433 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rapid City from San Diego for as low as $304 on momondo.

When to book flights from San Diego to Rapid City

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Fastest flight time

4h 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Rapid City takes 4h 37m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Rapid City. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Rapid City.
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  • How far is San Diego to Rapid City by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Rapid City is about 1085.0 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 37m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Rapid City Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Rapid City Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Rapid City Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Rapid City Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rapid City Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rapid City Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Rapid City?

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,320 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $273Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,215 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $281Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,325 reviews
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