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$152+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Irvine, CA

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rapid City to Irvine are usually found in August or July, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Irvine (IR9). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$152
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$531
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:55 pmRAP - LAX
Nonstop2h 53mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/93:13 pmLAX - RAP
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/3010:08 pmRAP - LAX
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/57:00 pmLAX - RAP
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$255
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:50 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/299:20 amLAX - RAP
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/84:16 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Mon 4/2812:45 amLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/20$519
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Sun 2/1612:24 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/2311:25 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$549

Find flights from Rapid City to Irvine within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Irvine 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 January 21, 2025.

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 6/2

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/9

3:13 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$208

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 6/9

7:44 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/16

10:02 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops16h 44m

$407

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 3/24

5:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

9:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$505

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 4/8

4:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:45 am-10:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

$519

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 2/16

12:24 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

11:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$549

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/30

10:08 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$152

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 4/14

3:43 pm-11:28 am

1 stop20h 45m

$263

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 3/6

11:49 am-10:47 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$308

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 1/30

5:24 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$395

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Irvine

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rapid City to Irvine. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rapid City to Irvine is 64 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine 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 IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Rapid City to Irvine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine 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 Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, 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 Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Irvine by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Rapid City (RAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from Rapid City; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Rapid City airport to Irvine. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Rapid City (RAP) from Rapid City’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rapid City to Irvine are United Airlines ($263), Delta ($308), and American Airlines ($395).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Irvine 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 3 airlines flying from Rapid City to Irvine

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Irvine. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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