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$120+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Irvine

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Irvine
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 June 20, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:32 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Mon 8/316:25 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/143:15 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 9/1911:45 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 9/216:30 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/410:05 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/81:56 pm
LAX
-
RAP
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/49:00 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 7/85:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:48 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Fri 10/93:30 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 7/94:36 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 7/174:10 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/99:50 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/177:07 pm
LAX
-
RAP
2 stops48h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/105:09 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/174:05 pm
LAX
-
RAP
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/247:00 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 7/265:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$409

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 June 20, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$436
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Irvine 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Irvine that are best for you.

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Price

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/18

5:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$319

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/24

11:44 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

6:19 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$344

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 7/4

9:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$369

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 9/30

6:48 am-2:58 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

3:30 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$371

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 7/9

4:36 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/17

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$390

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/24

7:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$409

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 8/22

8:55 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

10:53 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$409

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 7/15

5:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/23

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$433

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 8/27

2:32 pm-12:32 am

2 stops11h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

6:25 am-3:49 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$457

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/18

6:48 am-2:58 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

7:00 pm-10:02 am

2 stops14h 02m

$457

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

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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

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 June 20, 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
9,865 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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

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 and Delta can get you from Rapid City to Irvine in just under 5h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 38m. 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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United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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