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$54+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to California

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RAP — LAX
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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Round-trip from

$115
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$54
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
From Rapid City to California
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:59 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/35:44 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 15mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/29$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/139:49 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/176:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/139:49 pmRAP - BUR
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/172:01 pmBUR - RAP
1 stop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$214
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/139:49 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1711:55 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/14:38 pmRAP - LAS
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/411:59 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1412:38 pmRAP - LAS
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/214:40 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/136:26 amRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Sat 8/163:13 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 8/54:30 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 8/126:20 amSAN - RAP
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:24 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Tue 9/306:00 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 8/266:25 amRAP - SNA
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Sat 8/308:00 amSNA - RAP
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/27$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:25 amRAP - SJC
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sat 8/3011:14 amSJC - RAP
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/29$264
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:16 pmRAP - LAS
1 stop17h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 8/246:19 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop21h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/28$265

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

Fly from

Rapid City

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Thu 7/31

9:59 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/3

5:44 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$115

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 7/13

9:49 pm-10:25 am

1 stop13h 36m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/17

6:00 am-9:09 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$203

Rapid CityBurbank

RAP - BUR

RAPBUR

Rapid City

Sun 7/13

9:49 pm-7:25 am

1 stop10h 36m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 7/17

2:01 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$214

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 7/13

9:49 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/17

11:55 pm-7:09 am

1 stop6h 14m

$221

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

4:38 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/3

12:59 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

$241

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Thu 8/14

12:38 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/21

4:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$245

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 8/13

6:26 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

3:13 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$259

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Tue 8/5

4:30 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:20 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Thu 9/25

4:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$259

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

6:25 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$264

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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?

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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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
340 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rapid City to California are Allegiant Air ($54), Delta ($151), and American Airlines ($156).

  • 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 - Los Angeles and Rapid City - San Diego.

  • 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 4 airlines flying from Rapid City to California

Discover the top 4 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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