San Francisco to Rapid City (SFO–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,100 mi 1h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and RAP, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
639
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,100 mi / 1,770 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,100 mi / 1,770 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 1,100 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, COS, AZA, MDW, HOU, OKC, STL, LGA, SFB, MIA, CLT, DEN, LAS, DFW, ORD, MSP, IAH, ATL and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from RAP to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to RAP

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to RAP ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,100 miles (1,770 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.