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$153+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RAP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$398
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Rapid City
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/45:24 amMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/85:02 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 8/34:16 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Thu 8/76:50 amRAP - MSY
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/12$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/252:35 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/295:30 amRAP - MSY
2 stops6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/251:31 pmMSY - RAP
2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:02 pmRAP - MSY
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$377

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New Orleans

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Rapid City

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New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

5:24 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Rapid City

Fri 8/8

5:02 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$305

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/3

4:16 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Rapid City

Thu 8/7

6:50 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$328

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/25

2:35 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Rapid City

Sun 6/29

5:30 am-1:13 pm

2 stops6h 43m

$341

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/25

1:31 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Rapid City

Sun 6/29

10:02 pm-8:10 am

2 stops33h 08m

$377

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/3

5:24 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 31m

$153

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/3

5:15 am-12:46 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$225

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Deals found on 6/12

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 $348). Flying from New Orleans to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 June 12, 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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($305), Delta ($328), and United Airlines ($341) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Rapid City. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% 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 $348). Flying from New Orleans to Rapid City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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