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$124+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to California

RAP — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to California

Sun 11/2210:08 pm -
1 stop10h 12m
Thu 12/38:00 am -
1 stop25h 17m
Deal found 10/30$159
Sun 11/2210:08 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Tue 12/17:41 pm -
1 stop14h 36m
Deal found 10/31$175
Sun 11/2210:08 pm -
1 stop10h 47m
Tue 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 11/2$188
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Wed 12/3010:48 pm -
1 stop21h 39m
Deal found 11/4$211
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop9h 47m
Mon 12/289:46 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 11/1$212
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 12/285:40 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 11/1$228
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Tue 12/297:51 pm -
2 stops48h 36m
Deal found 11/1$247
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Wed 12/3011:27 am -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 11/1$252
Thu 12/1710:17 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Thu 12/241:16 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 11/2$273
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
2 stops19h 11m
Mon 12/282:54 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 11/3$310
Sat 11/217:26 pm -
1 stop14h 37m
Thu 11/264:19 pm -
1 stop25h 38m
Deal found 10/31$326
Thu 11/199:56 pm -
2 stops19h 38m
Tue 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 11/2$339

Find flight deals from Rapid City to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$398
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rapid City-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Rapid City to California
One-way flight from Rapid City to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Rapid CitySacramento

RAP Rapid City - SMF Sacramento Intl

RAPSMF

Rapid City

Sun 2/7

10:07 pm-7:51 am

1 stop10h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 12/17

10:17 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Rapid CityOntario

RAP Rapid City - ONT Ontario

RAPONT

Rapid City

Sun 11/22

10:08 pm-7:20 am

1 stop10h 12m

Ontario

Thu 12/3

8:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop25h 17m

$159

Rapid CityOntario

RAP Rapid City - ONT Ontario

RAPONT

Rapid City

Wed 11/25

9:14 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP Rapid City - SAN San Diego

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 12/19

7:23 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops53h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 12/14

1:09 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP Rapid City - SAN San Diego

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 12/19

5:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP Rapid City - LAX Los Angeles

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 12/12

6:11 am-2:27 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP Rapid City - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Sat 11/21

7:26 pm-9:03 am

1 stop14h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/26

4:19 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$326

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP Rapid City - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

RAPSNA

Rapid City

Fri 12/4

2:35 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/5

1:00 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Rapid City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to California

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 $348). Flying from Rapid City to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Rapid City to California flights typically cost between $356 and $514 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $175 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 22-Dec 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

  • 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Rapid City to California in just under 7h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. The distance from Rapid City to California is about 1076 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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?

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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 $348). Flying from Rapid City to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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