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$203+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RAP
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$203
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$363
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 September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 11/114:41 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Sat 11/156:05 amRAP - MSY
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 9/274:18 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Wed 10/12:27 pmRAP - MSY
2 stops17h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/9$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/274:00 pmMSY - RAP
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/13:20 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/103:53 pmMSY - RAP
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/165:58 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/276:34 amMSY - RAP
2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/15:00 pmRAP - MSY
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/210:53 amMSY - RAP
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/57:00 amRAP - MSY
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$404

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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 OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

4:41 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Rapid City

Sat 11/15

6:05 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$259

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

4:18 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Rapid City

Wed 10/1

2:27 pm-9:11 am

2 stops17h 44m

$333

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Rapid City

Wed 10/1

5:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$354

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

4:00 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Rapid City

Wed 10/1

3:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$354

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

3:53 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Rapid City

Thu 10/16

5:58 pm-12:23 am

1 stop29h 25m

$366

New OrleansRapid City

MSY - RAP

MSYRAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/7

8:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$203

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Deals found on 9/10

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 $502). 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 September 11, 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.

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

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 September 11, 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
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 Delta fly from New Orleans to Rapid City in about 6h 58m. 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 ($261) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Rapid City. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% 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 $502). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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