$195 Cheap flight deals from Rapid City (RAP) to San José (SJO)

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Airfares from $195 One Way, $527 Round Trip from Rapid City to San José

Prices starting at $527 for return flights and $195 for one-way flights to San José were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
RAP
Rapid City
SJO
San José
$527 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$527
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Rapid City to San José, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $527 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
RAP
Rapid City
SJO
San José
$536 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Rapid City to San José, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $536 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
RAP
Rapid City
SJO
San José
$536 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Rapid City to San José, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $536 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
RAP
Rapid City
SJO
San José
$574 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$574
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Rapid City to San José, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $574 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
RAP
Rapid City
SJO
San José
$583 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$583
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Rapid City to San José, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $583 found 3 days ago

San José first class flight packages

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0-star property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)

Sep 3 - Sep 8

5 night stay

Rapid City (RAP) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,383, price is now $1,922 per person
$1,922
per person
found 8 hours ago
Breakfast goes from 6:40am-10:00am. great selection of food from rice, beans, chilaquiles, meats, plantains, fruit, cereals, there's even an omlette station and waffle station. Tea selections include black, green and herbal. Hot coffee and hot milk available as well. Juices usually were orange and some type of red (our guess was papaya). Filling because it is all you can eat.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
4.5-star property

Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only

9.6/10 Exceptional! (537 reviews)

Sep 3 - Sep 8

5 night stay

Rapid City (RAP) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,658, price is now $2,198 per person
$2,198
per person
found 8 hours ago
We had an amazing experience! A special shoutout to Jose, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. He gave us great recommendations on things to do and places to visit, and after only a couple of interactions, he already remembered our names and room number. That level of attentiveness really shows how much he cares about his guests. Everyone on the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The only downside for us was the food. We would have loved to see more authentic Costa Rican dishes on the menu. Aside from that, everything else was wonderful, and we truly had a great experience.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
5.0-star property

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

Sep 3 - Sep 8

5 night stay

Rapid City (RAP) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,637, price is now $2,203 per person
$2,203
per person
found 8 hours ago
Did not give us room with 2 queen beds as we booked and paid for. On top of that, front desk staff didn't even bother yo let us know that they will give us wrong room type until we found out at night. We have 16 and 12 years old boys so we specifically reserved room with 2 queen beds. When we called the front desk at night they said initially that they couldn't give us our room due to availability. After dealing with front desk person with back and forth arguments he said he will give us call back in 5 minutes. No one called for 10 minutes and I called them back as it was very uncomfortable for my two boys to sleep on full size sofa bed. Then he gave us another room on the third floor with almost 25 steps. NO ELEVATOR. This incident ruined our mood. In addition they didn't give us 20% food discount that we received from expedia until we asked at the time of checkout. I think they should give us that discount without us reminding them. Overall it was okay stay for the price we paid for and the stars they have on expedia website. Would not stay again here.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

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Origin Airport IATA Code
RAP
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
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Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Rapid City to San Jose?
The quickest flight from RAP to SJO is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Slip a few things into your hand luggage to stop you from getting bored, like the latest edition of your favorite magazine or your travel journal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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