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$115+ Cheap flights from California to Rapid City (RAP)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAP
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rapid City

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$518
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Cheapest flights from California to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:56 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/1210:04 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 28mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$115
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/912:40 amLAS - RAP
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Mon 8/186:20 amRAP - LAS
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/209:40 amLAS - RAP
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/241:00 pmRAP - LAS
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/257:00 amSAN - RAP
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/3011:16 amRAP - SAN
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/213:36 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/248:40 amRAP - SNA
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/126:05 amSFO - RAP
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Tue 7/292:25 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/30$259
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/112:30 pmSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1611:19 amRAP - SJC
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/266:15 amSJC - RAP
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 8/26:50 amRAP - SJC
2 stops10h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$264
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2611:55 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop15h 26mSun Country Air
Fri 7/45:28 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/2110:10 pmSAN - RAP
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Wed 9/32:20 pmRAP - SAN
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/30$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/244:32 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/265:25 amRAP - LAS
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2711:59 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop17h 58mSun Country Air
Fri 8/15:09 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$275

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rapid City 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rapid City that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Rapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/5

5:56 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Rapid City

Thu 6/12

10:04 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$115

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Rapid City

Mon 6/30

11:16 am-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$254

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

6:05 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Rapid City

Tue 7/29

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$259

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/21

3:36 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Rapid City

Sat 5/24

8:40 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$259

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Wed 6/11

2:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Rapid City

Mon 6/16

11:19 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$259

San JoseRapid City

SJC - RAP

SJCRAP

San Jose

Sat 7/26

6:15 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Rapid City

Sat 8/2

6:50 am-4:19 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$264

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 6/26

11:55 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Rapid City

Fri 7/4

5:28 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$265

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

4:32 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Rapid City

Mon 5/26

5:25 am-8:42 am

1 stop4h 17m

$273

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

11:59 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop17h 58m

Rapid City

Fri 8/1

5:09 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$275

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/7

4:15 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Rapid City

Mon 7/14

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rapid City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Rapid City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from California to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 time of day to fly from CA to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Rapid City as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from California to Rapid City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from California?

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Rapid City. It is only a 9.0 mi journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Rapid City’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Rapid City flight route?

    Flights from California to Rapid City have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Rapid City one-way?

    $116 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $143 and $153, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Rapid City?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Rapid City are Los Angeles - Rapid City, Ontario - Rapid City and San Francisco - Rapid City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Rapid City 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 California to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from California to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Rapid City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Rapid City. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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