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$96+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Riverside, 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 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Riverside

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/44:30 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop8h 23m
Delta
Thu 9/103:15 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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
RAP
-
LAX
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/187:47 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/315:06 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 9/76:30 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1811:20 pm
LAX
-
RAP
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/167:05 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 10/185:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/148:55 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/85:00 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 10/115:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/197:00 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/275:00 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$401
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:48 am
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Mon 9/213:15 pm
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$406
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 9/1012:36 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/1511:50 pm
LAX
-
RAP
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$411

Find flight deals from Rapid City to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rapid City to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$468
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Riverside 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 August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Riverside that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 9/25

8:57 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$329

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

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

$329

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 10/16

7:05 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/18

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$365

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

6:48 am-3:08 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

3:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$454

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 9/14

5:48 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

4:30 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$548

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 9/19

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

10:35 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$583

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/17

10:26 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

5:44 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$623

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

10:34 pm-11:58 am

2 stops12h 24m

$677
Cheapest one-way

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 10/4

3:50 pm-12:10 am

3 stops33h 20m

$204

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 9/24

3:34 pm-10:39 am

2 stops20h 05m

$224

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Deals found on 7/31

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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Riverside

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 3, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rapid City to Riverside in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Riverside?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Rapid City to Riverside flights typically cost between $368 and $548 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $311 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 8-Oct 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Riverside 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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

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 Riverside. 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 Riverside?

    Located just 9.0 mi from the city center, Rapid City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riverside from Rapid City. Booking flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Riverside should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 1 airline.

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

    For as low as $329, United Airlines can have you in Riverside from Rapid City in 5h 20m. The distance between Rapid City and Riverside is about 1076 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Riverside 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 Riverside

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Riverside. 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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