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$162+ 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Riverside

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Travelocity)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April
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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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:20 amRAP - LAX
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/16:40 amLAX - RAP
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 9/232:25 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Sat 9/269:35 amLAX - RAP
2 stops11h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/6$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/2310:54 amRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Mon 1/2611:55 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/6$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/216:00 amRAP - LAX
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Sat 1/2411:55 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/8$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 9/72:25 pmRAP - LAX
2 stops10h 24mDelta
Sat 9/1211:45 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/6$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/125:20 amRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/166:40 amLAX - RAP
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Thu 3/512:00 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/87:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$359

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

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Rapid City

Fly to

Riverside

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 2/22

5:20 am-9:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:40 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$279

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

10:54 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-10:13 am

1 stop9h 18m

$294

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

2:50 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$309

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

11:55 pm-10:13 am

1 stop9h 18m

$309

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

11:55 pm-10:13 am

1 stop9h 18m

$309

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 1/21

12:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

8:50 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$309

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/3

4:46 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$162

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 6/5

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop5h 04m

$216

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 6/5

4:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$221

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/3

2:25 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$221

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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 month to book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside (average of $151). Flying from Rapid City to Riverside in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 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 January 8, 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.

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 January 8, 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
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 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 $279, United Airlines can have you in Riverside from Rapid City in 5h 13m. 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside (average of $151). Flying from Rapid City to Riverside in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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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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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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