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Cheap flights from Buffalo to Rapid City (BUF - RAP) from $326

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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Average price

$712

Round-trip from

$361
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 53% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Buffalo to Rapid City in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $424.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City (BUF - RAP)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Rapid City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Buffalo to Rapid City. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$523
Mon 8/126:03 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/191:45 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$547
Mon 8/126:03 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/195:30 amRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$577
Mon 8/126:03 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/191:45 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$592
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$629
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
3 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,129

Cheap American Airlines flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Buffalo and Rapid City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Buffalo to Rapid City. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 7/136:13 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/202:39 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$560
Sat 7/137:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/202:39 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$561
Sat 7/138:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/202:39 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$580
Sat 7/137:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops13h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$582
Sat 7/138:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$640
Sat 7/137:25 amBUF - RAP
2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2012:20 pmRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$681
Sat 5/116:35 amBUF - RAP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1512:26 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$704

Cheap Buffalo to Rapid City flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Buffalo to Rapid City specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 3, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$523
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$629
Sat 5/116:35 amBUF - RAP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1512:26 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$704
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
3 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,129

Buffalo to Rapid City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Buffalo and Rapid City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 12/75:55 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops6h 01mDelta
Wed 12/114:25 pmRAP - BUF
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/2$326
Sat 12/710:57 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/111:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$348
Sat 12/710:57 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 amRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$353
Sat 12/76:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 amRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$358
Sat 12/710:57 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/119:50 amRAP - BUF
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$403
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$523
Sat 7/137:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/202:39 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$561
Sat 7/137:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops13h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$582
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$629

Buffalo to Rapid City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Buffalo to Rapid City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:35 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$523
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$629
Sat 5/116:35 amBUF - RAP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1512:26 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$704
Sat 5/117:00 amBUF - RAP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/158:37 amRAP - BUF
3 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,129

One-way flights to Rapid City from Buffalo

Search for one-way flight options from Buffalo to Rapid City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Buffalo to Rapid City can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Buffalo to Rapid City flights by using the search form above.
Mon 5/205:55 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$500
Mon 5/207:59 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops16h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$505
Mon 5/205:55 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$510
Mon 5/207:59 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops16h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$515

Find flights from Buffalo to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo 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, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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$547 - $681

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BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

2 stops19h 14m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

1 stop5h 05m

$547

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

1 stop21h 43m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

1 stop23h 35m

$560

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

1 stop6h 40m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

1 stop18h 30m

$561

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

2 stops19h 14m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 28m

$577

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

2 stops10h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

1 stop23h 35m

$580

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

1 stop6h 40m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

2 stops13h 39m

$582

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Mon 8/12

1 stop18h 25m

Rapid City

Mon 8/19

1 stop5h 05m

$592

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

2 stops10h 10m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

2 stops12h 21m

$640

BuffaloRapid City

BUF - RAP

BUFRAP

Buffalo

Sat 7/13

2 stops10h 45m

Rapid City

Sat 7/20

2 stops9h 41m

$681

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Rapid City flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rapid City by month

Plan your trip from Buffalo to Rapid City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Buffalo to Rapid City is currently $508 while a round-trip flight costs $591. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Rapid City (average of $361). Flying from Buffalo to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $638). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$361

February

$372

March

$438

April

$462

May

$581

June

$638

July

$576

August

$485

September

$559

October

$488

November

$405

December

$382

Temperature and rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RAP

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rapid City. Reviews last updated May 3, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Buffalo to Rapid City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to Rapid City for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Rapid City for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $547, but on average you can expect to pay $591.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Buffalo to Rapid City for under $600?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Buffalo to Rapid City within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $547, was found to be the cheapest airline from Buffalo to Rapid City. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Buffalo to Rapid City.

  • What does BUF to RAP mean?

    This is defined as Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Rapid City Airport (RAP). Codes like Rapid City Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Rapid City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Rapid City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to Rapid City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to Rapid City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Rapid City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Rapid City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to Rapid City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to Rapid City flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to Rapid City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Rapid City

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DeltaCheapest$366Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$494Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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