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$109+ Cheap flights from California to Rapid City (RAP)

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAP
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mié. 11/26
mié. 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rapid City

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$408
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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 octubre 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
dom. 11/95:38 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 16mAllegiant Air
dom. 11/2310:10 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/38:35 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/57:35 pmRAP - LAS
1 stop25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/110:00 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/310:37 amRAP - LAS
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/123:27 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop28h 27mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/169:44 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/243:18 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2910:03 amRAP - LAX
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/24:12 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/410:19 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/110:00 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 13mAllegiant Air
mié. 12/312:40 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/98:30 amSAN - RAP
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/139:44 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$245
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mié. 12/38:35 amLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 15mAllegiant Air
vie. 12/510:30 amRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
dom. 11/91:30 pmBUR - RAP
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/139:44 pmRAP - BUR
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
mar. 12/911:47 amLAS - RAP
2 stops9h 59mDelta
mar. 12/1611:02 amRAP - LAS
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/24$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/233:18 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop5h 07mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2910:03 amRAP - LAX
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$257

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 11/9

5:38 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Rapid City

dom. 11/23

10:10 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$165

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 12/3

8:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Rapid City

vie. 12/5

7:35 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$166

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

mié. 11/12

3:27 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop28h 27m

Rapid City

dom. 11/16

9:44 pm-9:44 am

1 stop13h 00m

$186

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 12/2

4:12 pm-9:47 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rapid City

jue. 12/4

10:19 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$240

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 12/1

10:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Rapid City

mié. 12/3

12:40 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$244

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 12/1

10:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Rapid City

mié. 12/3

10:37 am-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$247

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 12/3

8:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Rapid City

vie. 12/5

10:30 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$251

BurbankRapid City

BUR - RAP

BURRAP

Burbank Bob Hope

dom. 11/9

1:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Rapid City

jue. 11/13

9:44 pm-10:58 am

1 stop14h 14m

$251

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 12/9

11:47 am-10:46 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Rapid City

mar. 12/16

6:05 am-4:13 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$259

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

mar. 11/25

5:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Rapid City

mar. 12/2

5:15 am-9:21 am

1 stop5h 06m

$259

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rapid City (average of $98). Flying from California to Rapid City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 octubre 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Rapid City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Rapid City?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, Delta, and United Airlines fly from California to Rapid City in about 2h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 53m. The distance from California to Rapid City is about 841 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $161 and $241, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Rapid City are San Francisco - Rapid City, Sacramento Intl - Rapid City and Los Angeles - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rapid City (average of $98). Flying from California to Rapid City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 octubre 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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