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$98+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX)

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$98
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$355
From Rapid City to Los Angeles
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 8/146:26 amRAP - LAX
1 stop9h 32mDelta
sáb. 8/163:13 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/1$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
jue. 7/175:30 amRAP - LAX
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/219:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 7/115:09 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/136:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$304
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 8/115:28 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 16mSun Country Air
vie. 8/228:54 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/1$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 11/712:33 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/167:03 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$339

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Rapid City

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

jue. 8/14

6:26 am-2:58 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/16

3:13 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$259

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

jue. 7/17

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop5h 04m

Los Angeles

lun. 7/21

9:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$289

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

lun. 8/11

5:28 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Los Angeles

vie. 8/22

8:54 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$310

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

vie. 11/7

12:33 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

dom. 11/16

7:03 am-4:03 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$339

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 7/23

5:28 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops31h 04m

Los Angeles

dom. 7/27

11:46 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$364

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

jue. 8/7

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop13h 26m

$98

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

vie. 8/8

5:21 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$143

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

jue. 8/7

5:39 am-3:11 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$175

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 7/23

4:30 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$206

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

mié. 8/6

5:08 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$207

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 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 julio 3, 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 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

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.

  • 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 $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $289 and $310 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $143 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $175 and Delta from $206 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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