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$218+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Rapid City (MSY - 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RAP
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Rapid City

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:35 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/412:18 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/206:50 amMSY - RAP
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/252:20 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/202:35 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/258:45 amRAP - MSY
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$803

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$601
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Rapid City that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Fly to

Rapid City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

5:49 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Rapid City

Wed 5/20

2:42 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$279

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

8:10 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

2:40 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$359

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

4:20 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$218

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$223

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-6:56 pm

3 stops36h 56m

$456

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Deals found on 12/15

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Rapid City

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 New Orleans to Rapid City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 New Orleans-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Rapid City flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 New Orleans-Rapid City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Rapid City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Rapid City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from New Orleans to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 MSY to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Rapid City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from New Orleans to Rapid City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Rapid City. 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 New Orleans to Rapid City?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from New Orleans to Rapid City in about 5h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between New Orleans and Rapid City is about 1197 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Rapid City round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Rapid City. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Rapid City (average of $258). Flying from New Orleans to Rapid City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Rapid City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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