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$118+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Irvine, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Fri 9/4
Fri 9/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Irvine

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Irvine
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/303:30 pm -
1 stop18h 59m
Wed 9/911:30 am -
1 stop23h 16m
Deal found 8/5$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/43:50 pm -
1 stop27h 54m
Wed 10/75:20 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 8/5$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/178:43 pm -
2 stops36h 37m
Sat 10/2410:27 pm -
1 stop12h 12m
Deal found 8/4$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:40 pm -
1 stop21h 40m
Sat 8/299:09 pm -
2 stops16h 31m
Deal found 8/3$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/82:35 pm -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 10/1410:27 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Deal found 8/2$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:06 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Sun 10/187:47 pm -
1 stop23h 42m
Deal found 8/4$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:05 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Mon 9/282:35 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 8/3$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:56 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Sun 9/2711:55 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Deal found 8/3$330

Find flight deals from Rapid City to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rapid City to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated August 5, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$548
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Irvine that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/25

7:05 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

2:35 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$329

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/4

4:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

3:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$354

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 8/20

5:58 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

4:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$379

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

4:56 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$442

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/25

8:57 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

7:12 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$548

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/4

6:28 am-3:34 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

6:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$591

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

6:48 am-4:40 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

3:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$654

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/18

6:48 am-6:12 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

6:28 am-3:51 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$679

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 10/25

5:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

8:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$693

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 12/12

5:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/19

10:35 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$699

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Deals found on 8/4

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 5, 2026.

When flying from Rapid City to Irvine, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated August 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Irvine have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Irvine?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from Rapid City; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Rapid City airport to Irvine. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Irvine?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Irvine in just under 5h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 24m. The distance between Rapid City and Irvine is about 1076 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Irvine?

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Irvine

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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