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$197+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/314:14 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Wed 1/76:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/27$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/288:45 amRAP - LAX
2 stops23h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:02 amLAX - RAP
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/318:45 amRAP - LAX
2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/77:01 amLAX - RAP
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:05 pmRAP - LAX
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:10 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$823
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 amRAP - LAX
2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/210:50 pmLAX - RAP
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$867

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$439
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 1/25

10:10 pm-8:22 am

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

12:28 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$197

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/29

10:10 pm-9:27 am

1 stop12h 17m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

4:07 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$225

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/8

10:10 pm-8:22 am

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

9:17 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$253

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 1/25

5:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 26m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

7:01 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$279

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 1/26

2:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

11:02 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$279

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 1/26

10:54 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

11:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 16m

$284

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 2/9

10:54 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:20 pm-10:09 am

2 stops10h 49m

$289

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 2/19

10:54 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

1:25 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$299

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Deals found on 12/27

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles (average of $140). Flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,113 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Los Angeles in just under 5h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Rapid City to Los Angeles is about 1076 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Los Angeles is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $282 on this airline. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles (average of $140). Flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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