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Flights from Rapid City to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 36m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 36m
RAPSMFDEN

Rapid City to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Sacramento

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RAP Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon11:30 RAP12:41 DEN1h 04m connection13:45 DEN15:06 SACUnited Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 36m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) SAC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun15:30 RAP16:40 LAS2h 20m connection19:00 LAS20:18 SACAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,638 km1,017 miles
Journey time
4h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hSacramento vs Rapid City
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
RAP → SMF

Flights from Rapid City to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,638 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Sacramento?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Rapid City.

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