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 $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 75% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Rapid City in July are about $447 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $306.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to MSY?

When flying from Rapid City to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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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Round-trip from	$259 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$218 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$351

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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 August 14, 2025.

Tue 12/234:29 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/319:50 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$259

Thu 9/113:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/133:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$264

Tue 8/266:25 amRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Sat 8/306:25 amMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$289

Wed 8/273:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/303:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$294

Sat 10/45:00 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/83:56 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$343

Thu 9/115:39 pmRAP - MSY

3 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1310:01 pmMSY - RAP

2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$350

Best flights from Rapid City to New Orleans
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Tue 12/234:29 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/319:50 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$259

Thu 9/113:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/133:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$264

Tue 8/266:25 amRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Sat 8/306:25 amMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$289

Wed 8/276:25 amRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Sat 8/306:25 amMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$289

Wed 8/273:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/303:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$294

Sat 10/45:00 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/811:15 amMSY - RAP

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$343

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Tue 8/266:25 amRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Sat 8/306:25 amMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$289

Wed 8/273:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/303:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$294

Fri 8/2912:43 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops9h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/24:00 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$405

Thu 9/113:19 pmRAP - MSY

2 stops7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/133:45 pmMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$264

Thu 9/115:39 pmRAP - MSY

3 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/1310:01 pmMSY - RAP

2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$350

One-way flights from Rapid City to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Fri 10/1710:03 amRAP - MSY

2 stops34h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$218

Fri 10/174:28 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$256

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Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

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Rapid City

Tue 12/23

4:29 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

9:50 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$259

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Thu 9/11

3:19 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/13

3:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$264

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 8/26

6:25 am-3:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

6:25 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 12m

$289

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 8/27

6:25 am-3:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

6:25 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 12m

$289

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 8/27

3:19 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

3:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$294

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/8

11:15 am-4:03 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$343

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Fri 10/17

10:03 am-9:11 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$218

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Fri 10/17

4:28 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$256

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

8,916 reviews

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

8,916 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

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

8,916 reviews

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!

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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 $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 40% 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to New Orleans that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to New Orleans

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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.

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

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