How long is the flight from Rapid City to Irvine?

United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Irvine in just under 5h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Rapid City and Irvine is about 1076 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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.

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.

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$197+ Flights from Rapid City to Irvine

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Irvine?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Rapid City to Irvine flights typically cost between $520 and $542 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $197 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 25-Feb 1).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

Wed 12/314:14 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Wed 1/73:20 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$540

Sun 12/288:45 amRAP - LAX

2 stops23h 36mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2911:02 amLAX - RAP

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$626

Wed 12/318:45 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/77:01 amLAX - RAP

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$628

Tue 12/306:05 pmRAP - LAX

2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/14:10 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$823

Wed 12/318:45 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/210:50 pmLAX - RAP

2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$867

Best flights from Rapid City to Irvine
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to Irvine that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sun 1/2510:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/112:28 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$197

Sun 1/255:10 amRAP - LAX

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/17:01 amLAX - RAP

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$279

Mon 1/2610:54 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 49mDelta

Mon 2/211:55 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$284

Thu 1/2910:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/314:07 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$225

Thu 1/810:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/119:17 amLAX - RAP

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$253

Mon 1/262:40 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/211:02 amLAX - RAP

1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$279

Mon 2/910:54 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 49mDelta

Mon 2/1610:20 pmLAX - RAP

2 stops10h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$289

Thu 2/1910:54 amRAP - LAX

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Sat 2/211:25 pmLAX - RAP

2 stops8h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$299

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Thu 1/810:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/119:17 amLAX - RAP

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$253

Thu 1/810:54 amRAP - LAX

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Sun 1/1110:13 pmLAX - RAP

2 stops11h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$349

Sat 1/174:40 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/217:01 amLAX - RAP

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$359

Sun 1/2510:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/112:28 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$197

Sun 1/255:10 amRAP - LAX

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/17:01 amLAX - RAP

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$279

Mon 1/2610:54 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 49mDelta

Mon 2/211:55 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$284

Thu 1/2910:10 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/314:07 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$225

Thu 1/2910:54 amRAP - LAX

2 stops12h 49mDelta

Sat 1/319:55 amLAX - RAP

2 stops11h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$335

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Return

Price

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 1/25

10:10 pm-8:22 am

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

12:28 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$197

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/29

10:10 pm-9:27 am

1 stop12h 17m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

4:07 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$225

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/8

10:10 pm-8:22 am

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

9:17 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$253

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 1/25

5:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 26m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

7:01 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$279

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 1/26

2:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

11:02 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$279

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 1/26

10:54 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

11:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 16m

$284

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 2/9

10:54 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:20 pm-10:09 am

2 stops10h 49m

$289

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 2/19

10:54 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

1:25 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$299

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $140). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

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

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

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.

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7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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 can get you from Rapid City to Irvine in just under 5h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Rapid City and Irvine is about 1076 mi.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $140). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

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