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$170+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Irvine, 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$415
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/188:21 amRAP - LAX
1 stop15h 23mSun Country Air
Mon 7/218:59 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/116:10 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2210:33 amLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/188:21 amRAP - LAX
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/218:59 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 11/75:48 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/165:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:40 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Thu 8/2112:45 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/28$399

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

8:21 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/21

8:59 am-4:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$285

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

6:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

12:50 am-11:33 am

1 stop9h 43m

$339

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

8:21 am-10:56 am

2 stops27h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/21

8:59 am-4:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$357

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

7:06 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$419

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 5/14

6:33 am-6:20 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

12:50 am-10:06 am

1 stop8h 16m

$1,259

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 7/19

6:50 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$170

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 7/19

10:26 am-6:27 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$255

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 7/17

11:16 am-12:10 am

2 stops13h 54m

$299

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Deals found on 4/29

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rapid City to Irvine. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rapid City to Irvine is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Rapid City to Irvine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Irvine?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from Rapid City; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Rapid City airport to Irvine. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rapid City to Irvine are Delta ($170), American Airlines ($255), and United Airlines ($299).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Irvine

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Irvine. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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