Cheap flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX) from $246

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RAP — LAX
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Rapid City to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

How to find the cheapest flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best RAP to LAX flight in 2023: compare Rapid City to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$370

Round-trip from

$217
High demand for flights, 48% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 41% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Rapid City to Los Angeles

RAP - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

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

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 67% on the overall cost on flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

Users have found that booking a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles at least 29 days early can save you up to 89% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles for as little as $869 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,059 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

September can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Rapid City with a flight ticket averaging about $632. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $318. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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Cheap United Airlines flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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Cheap Rapid City to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for RAP to LAX flights for September, October
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Rapid City to Los Angeles 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Los Angeles from Rapid City found for this year
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Rapid City

The cheapest one-way flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles
Users in need of a one-way flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 11/22

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

lun. 11/27

1 stop8h 32m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

lun. 1/15

1 stop7h 23m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/22

1 stop8h 20m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 11/22

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

lun. 11/27

1 stop8h 32m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

vie. 10/27

1 stop12h 31m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/31

1 stop8h 58m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

dom. 10/29

1 stop25h 32m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/8

1 stop6h 18m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 11/1

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

mar. 11/7

1 stop9h 43m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 11/1

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/8

2 stops10h 39m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

vie. 10/20

2 stops19h 33m

Los Angeles

vie. 10/27

2 stops13h 17m

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

jue. 11/16

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

dom. 11/19

1 stop14h 20m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Rapid City to Los Angeles flights.

Can I find flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $365, but on average you can expect to pay $479.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Los Angeles is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $430 and $437 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

What does RAP to LAX mean?

Great question - RAP to LAX just means Rapid City Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Top 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Rapid City to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$427Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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