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$105+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to California

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to California

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Round-trip from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$414
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/710:19 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/126:25 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 15mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/4$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/169:44 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 23mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/206:12 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/3$123
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/249:54 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:44 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 23mAllegiant Air
Tue 11/256:30 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/6$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:10 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/43:47 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/43:47 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:44 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/245:33 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:44 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/289:54 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:10 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 amSAN - RAP
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:25 amSAN - RAP
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:19 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:45 pmLAS - RAP
2 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:19 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$226

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to California 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to California that are best for you.

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Rapid City

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 11/9

9:44 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/25

6:30 am-9:43 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$172

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 12/4

10:19 pm-7:48 am

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

$226

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Wed 12/3

2:55 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/6

5:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$249

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 1/18

2:40 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

5:20 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$249

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

4:40 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/20

1:10 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$249

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Tue 12/2

5:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/9

5:20 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$254

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$259

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-1:41 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/13

11:40 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 42m

$259

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$259

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sat 1/17

10:54 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/20

11:06 am-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$259

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $98). Flying from Rapid City to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rapid City to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air from Rapid City to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
697 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to California?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to California.

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

    Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Rapid City to California in just under 2h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 27m. The distance from Rapid City to California is about 841 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Rapid City to California are Rapid City - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Rapid City - San Diego and Rapid City - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to California 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 California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $98). Flying from Rapid City to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to California. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$96Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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