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Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 5h 01m door to door (92 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 01m
San Francisco to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Rapid City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SFO Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon06:15 SFO09:42 DEN1h 33m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
2Search
SFO Las Vegas (LAS) RAP
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun07:30 SFO08:54 LAS2h 36m connection11:30 LAS14:33 RAPSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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
- 1,753 km1,089 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 01mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRapid City vs San Francisco
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → RAP
Flights from San Francisco to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Rapid City?
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 San Francisco to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,753 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Rapid City?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
