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$193+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to New Orleans (RAP - MSY)

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — MSY
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$413
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rapid City-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Rapid City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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One-way flight from Rapid City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

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.
mar. 9/2312:43 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/3010:53 amMSY - RAP
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$339
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.
mar. 4/296:00 amRAP - MSY
1 stop5h 55mDelta
mié. 5/711:18 amMSY - RAP
2 stops12h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/28$384
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.
lun. 6/164:39 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/195:25 amMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$403
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/510:04 pmRAP - MSY
2 stops23h 16mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/137:00 amMSY - RAP
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$502

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Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

mar. 9/23

12:43 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 9/30

10:53 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$339

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

lun. 6/16

4:39 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 6/19

5:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 20m

$403

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

jue. 6/5

10:04 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops23h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 6/13

7:00 am-8:59 am

2 stops26h 59m

$502

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

mié. 7/9

1:43 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$193

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-New Orleans 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-New Orleans 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 New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated abril 30, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to New Orleans round-trip from $339. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to New Orleans. 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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