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$49+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAP
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
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 July 22, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:30 am
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/63:34 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/165:57 pm
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/274:45 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/18$107
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/165:57 pm
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/233:30 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:57 pm
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/1610:06 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 27m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/18$119
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:30 am
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/133:34 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/20$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/810:31 am
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/115:35 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 24m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/17$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 7/265:45 pm
LAS
-
RAP
Nonstop2h 15m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/910:06 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 27m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 10/108:51 am
LAS
-
RAP
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/152:35 pm
RAP
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/66:30 am
LAX
-
RAP
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1610:06 pm
RAP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 10/142:16 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop22h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/199:19 pm
RAP
-
SFO
2 stops22h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Wed 8/198:56 pm
SFO
-
RAP
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:30 pm
RAP
-
SFO
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 9/97:15 pm
SMF
-
RAP
1 stop15h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/203:34 pm
RAP
-
SMF
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$229

Find flight deals from California to Rapid City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rapid City flight deals. Data was last updated July 22, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(iWofly)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$549
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rapid City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/20

3:06 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Rapid City

Tue 9/1

10:26 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$305

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

3:06 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

5:00 am-9:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$305

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/3

9:37 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Rapid City

Sun 9/6

11:22 am-2:39 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$309

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Mon 8/10

6:25 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Rapid City

Sun 8/16

5:02 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$319

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

11:59 pm-10:02 am

1 stop9h 03m

Rapid City

Tue 8/18

4:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$319

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

6:25 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Rapid City

Tue 8/18

4:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$319

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Rapid City

Sun 9/13

6:48 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Rapid City

Wed 11/4

5:48 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$319

San FranciscoRapid City

SFO - RAP

SFORAP

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Rapid City

Sun 10/25

4:38 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 46m

$319

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

10:53 am-5:58 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Rapid City

Mon 8/24

5:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$319

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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 $374). Flying from California to Rapid City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Rapid City?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Rapid City?

The best time to book flights from California to Rapid City is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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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 long is the flight from California to Rapid City?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Rapid City in about 4h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 32m. 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 San Francisco - Rapid City, Los Angeles - Rapid City and Sacramento Intl - 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 $374). Flying from California to Rapid City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$138Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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