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$68+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to California

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RAP — LAX
ene. 21 — ene. 281
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to California (USCA). 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 enero 16, 2025.

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$115
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One-way from

$68
(Mytrip)
From Rapid City to California
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/210:08 pmRAP - LAS
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
jue. 2/65:57 pmLAS - RAP
Nonstop2h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/15$121
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/86:00 amRAP - LAS
1 stop7h 53mDelta
mar. 2/1112:55 amLAS - RAP
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
dom. 2/211:34 amRAP - LAS
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 2/93:20 pmLAS - RAP
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$254
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vie. 2/76:00 amRAP - SNA
1 stop7h 26mDelta
sáb. 2/158:00 amSNA - RAP
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/15$259
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vie. 4/114:16 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
jue. 4/172:20 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/16$259
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jue. 2/68:18 amRAP - SFO
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/125:14 amSFO - RAP
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/66:00 amRAP - SFO
2 stops12h 33mDelta
mié. 2/1212:45 pmSFO - RAP
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/16$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
sáb. 2/153:40 pmRAP - PSP
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
dom. 2/165:20 amPSP - RAP
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$278
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mié. 8/132:32 pmRAP - BUR
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/207:49 pmBUR - RAP
2 stops13h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$305
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vie. 4/115:15 amRAP - SNA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/193:36 pmSNA - RAP
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$320
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sáb. 5/247:00 amRAP - ONT
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/75:10 amONT - RAP
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$339
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lun. 4/145:55 pmRAP - SAN
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/194:05 pmSAN - RAP
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$339

Find flights from Rapid City to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to California 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 enero 16, 2025.

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Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

dom. 2/9

10:08 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 2/13

1:35 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$115

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

vie. 2/28

4:19 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 3/7

12:55 am-11:04 am

1 stop9h 09m

$249

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

dom. 2/2

5:20 am-10:51 am

1 stop6h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 2/9

3:20 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$254

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

vie. 2/7

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 2/15

8:00 am-3:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

jue. 2/6

8:18 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

5:14 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 45m

$259

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

vie. 4/11

4:16 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

jue. 4/17

2:20 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

jue. 2/6

6:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

12:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$264

Rapid CityPalm Springs

RAP - PSP

RAPPSP

Rapid City

sáb. 2/15

3:40 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Palm Springs

dom. 2/16

5:20 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 47m

$278

Rapid CitySanta Ana

RAP - SNA

RAPSNA

Rapid City

vie. 4/11

5:15 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 4/19

3:36 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$320

Rapid CityOntario

RAP - ONT

RAPONT

Rapid City

sáb. 5/24

3:34 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Ontario

mié. 6/4

1:33 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$339

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 RAP to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rapid City to California, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to California?

    Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rapid City to California are Allegiant Air ($68), Delta ($210), and American Airlines ($215).

  • What are the most popular routes from Rapid City to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Rapid City to California are Rapid City - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Rapid City - Los Angeles and Rapid City - Burbank Bob Hope.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to California 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 Rapid City to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to California (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Rapid City to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to California. 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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