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$279+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to New Orleans (RAP - MSY)

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — MSY
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans

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 February 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/74:57 pm
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 4/145:21 pm
MSY
-
RAP
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 4/112:42 pm
RAP
-
MSY
2 stops7h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 4/143:48 pm
MSY
-
RAP
2 stops7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/22:21 pm
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 3/109:27 am
MSY
-
RAP
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 6/31:41 pm
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 6/75:15 am
MSY
-
RAP
2 stops8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/72:42 pm
RAP
-
MSY
2 stops7h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:00 am
MSY
-
RAP
2 stops9h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 8/57:00 am
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 8/108:08 am
MSY
-
RAP
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/242:52 pm
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 2/287:00 am
MSY
-
RAP
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/92:42 pm
RAP
-
MSY
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 5/132:25 pm
MSY
-
RAP
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$405

Find 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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$778
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Rapid City

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

4:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$279

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 4/7

4:57 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

5:21 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$279

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sat 4/11

2:42 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops7h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

3:48 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$314

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 4/7

2:42 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops7h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

9:49 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$369

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 8/5

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/10

8:08 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$380

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sat 4/18

1:08 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$426

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Deals found on 2/10

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to New Orleans

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 New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to New Orleans 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
9,279 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.

  • How long is the flight from Rapid City to New Orleans?

    For as low as $279, Delta can have you in New Orleans from Rapid City in 4h 50m. Rapid City and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1197 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 41% 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.

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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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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