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$268+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — MSY
Sep 17 — Sep 241
Thu 9/17
Thu 9/24
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 August 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/245:04 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Tue 11/35:39 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 8/16$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 12/22:23 pm -
2 stops8h 36m
Tue 12/85:30 am -
2 stops9h 13m
Deal found 8/15$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 10/2411:29 am -
2 stops11h 06m
Tue 11/34:25 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/16$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/258:55 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Sat 8/294:25 pm -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 8/15$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 10/165:04 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Mon 10/197:46 pm -
1 stop15h 08m
Deal found 8/15$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Wed 12/21:09 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Tue 12/88:00 am -
2 stops14h 27m
Deal found 8/15$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 12/246:55 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Wed 12/305:30 am -
2 stops11h 16m
Deal found 8/15$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2410:17 pm -
1 stop29h 43m
Wed 12/308:40 pm -
1 stop25h 47m
Deal found 8/15$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 12/241:12 pm -
1 stop7h 32m
Wed 12/303:55 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 8/16$490

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 August 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$324
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rapid City to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 1/26

6:55 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/2

5:30 am-3:46 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$302

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 12/2

2:23 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/8

5:30 am-1:43 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$307

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Mon 1/25

6:17 am-2:54 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/1

5:39 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$348

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Sat 10/24

11:29 am-11:35 pm

2 stops11h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/3

4:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$373
Quickest round-trip

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 1/26

5:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/2

3:30 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops7h 38m

$392
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP Rapid City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Thu 10/8

2:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop29h 47m

$268

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Deals found on 8/16

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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 August.
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 August 18, 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
10,100 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,951 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

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 $302, Delta can have you in New Orleans from Rapid City in 7h 31m. Rapid City and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1197 mi.

  • 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 46% 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 August 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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