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$144+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAP
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rapid City

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 January 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Tue 12/3011:01 amSFO - RAP
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/64:40 pmRAP - SFO
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/314:15 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - SNA
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/314:10 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:10 amRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/313:25 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 1/510:54 amRAP - LAX
2 stops8h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/31$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3112:18 pmBUR - RAP
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/52:20 pmRAP - BUR
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3111:55 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/316:20 pmSMF - RAP
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/104:40 pmRAP - SMF
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/311:09 pmBUR - RAP
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amRAP - BUR
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/318:35 pmBUR - RAP
2 stops15h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:40 pmRAP - BUR
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$735
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/317:00 amBUR - RAP
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 pmRAP - BUR
3 stops28h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Tue 12/307:09 amSFO - RAP
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amRAP - SFO
2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/314:47 pmONT - RAP
2 stops27h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/52:20 pmRAP - ONT
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$880

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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 January 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/22

1:40 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Rapid City

Thu 2/26

5:42 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$144

OntarioRapid City

ONT - RAP

ONTRAP

Ontario

Thu 1/29

11:04 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Rapid City

Thu 2/5

10:10 pm-9:23 am

1 stop12h 13m

$207

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

7:07 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Rapid City

Thu 2/26

5:42 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$251

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

5:44 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Rapid City

Tue 3/3

2:21 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$265

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/17

6:59 pm-10:07 am

2 stops14h 08m

Rapid City

Sun 4/19

4:00 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$274

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

7:01 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Rapid City

Thu 2/26

5:20 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

$279

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

11:10 am-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Rapid City

Wed 2/25

5:40 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$279

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Rapid City

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$279

OntarioRapid City

ONT - RAP

ONTRAP

Ontario

Thu 1/22

10:58 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Rapid City

Wed 1/28

2:08 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$279

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

1:09 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Rapid City

Sat 2/21

5:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$279

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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.

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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.

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

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Rapid City in about 2h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 56m. The distance from California to Rapid City is about 841 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Jose - 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 3 airlines flying from California to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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