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$161+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Thu 9/10
Thu 9/17
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 August 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/257:34 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Wed 9/305:20 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 8/10$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 8/1410:01 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Fri 9/118:50 am -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 8/9$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/311:45 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 10/611:52 pm -
1 stop9h 02m
Deal found 8/11$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 8/318:22 pm -
2 stops28h 49m
Sun 9/64:15 pm -
1 stop26h 18m
Deal found 8/11$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 9/311:45 am -
1 stop4h 49m
Tue 9/86:30 am -
1 stop4h 38m
Deal found 8/8$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/1610:06 pm -
1 stop23h 08m
Tue 8/187:07 pm -
2 stops43h 48m
Deal found 8/7$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/47:00 am -
1 stop5h 37m
Thu 9/104:15 pm -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 8/8$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 8/3112:30 pm -
1 stop7h 49m
Sun 9/65:00 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 8/10$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 8/177:00 am -
1 stop5h 37m
Mon 8/242:29 pm -
1 stop5h 08m
Deal found 8/10$424

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 11, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 9/8

5:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

4:15 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$329

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 10/3

11:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

11:52 pm-9:54 am

1 stop9h 02m

$329

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$420
Quickest round-trip

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 8/21

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

2:29 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$469

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/5

11:45 am-3:34 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$479

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/26

5:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$523
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 8/16

10:06 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$178

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 9/9

1:05 pm-7:47 am

3 stops43h 42m

$202

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine

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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 11, 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 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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
10,103 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

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
10,103 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,103 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,902 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,103 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

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 2 airlines have 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 American Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Irvine in just under 7h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 03m. 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Irvine

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Irvine. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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