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There are 6 ways to get from California to Rapid City by plane or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SNA - RAP
    6h 1m
    $173–568

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAT - RAP
    8h 11m
    $102–427

  3. Drive 1,313 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rapid Citycar car 1,313 mi
    21h 50m
    $240–347

  4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SMF - RAP
    7h 6m
    $123–569

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAN - RAP
    7h 14m
    $114–471

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SJC - RAP
    7h 30m
    $116–492

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,090.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between California, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours.

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