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$249+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — MSY
Oct 27 — Nov 31
Mon 10/27
Mon 11/3
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 September 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$418
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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 September 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Sat 10/184:58 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2311:15 amMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/25$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 12/106:05 amRAP - MSY
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Sat 12/134:37 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/24$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/1811:15 amRAP - MSY
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/232:37 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$316
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Sun 11/99:44 pmRAP - MSY
2 stops22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:48 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/911:15 amRAP - MSY
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:05 amMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 10/1112:56 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/156:05 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/26$379

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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 September 27, 2025.
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

Fly to

New Orleans

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Return

Price

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 1/7

12:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

2:01 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$259

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 1/7

10:40 am-8:44 pm

2 stops9h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

2:30 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$264

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

4:37 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$309

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sat 10/18

11:15 am-9:31 pm

2 stops9h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

2:37 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$316

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sun 11/9

9:44 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops22h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/16

12:48 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$322

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

10:03 am-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$249

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Fri 10/3

5:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$296

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Deals found on 9/25

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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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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 September 27, 2025.
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
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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 $259, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Rapid City in 6h 30m. 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 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

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 September 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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