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$170+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX)

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rapid City to Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$450
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:30 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop24h 44mSun Country Air
Fri 8/228:55 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$315
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/275:36 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/29:20 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/2411:45 amRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Mon 4/2812:45 amLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/19$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/247:00 amRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/255:05 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/2412:25 pmRAP - LAX
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2911:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$344

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Rapid City

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/11

5:30 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop24h 44m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

8:55 am-4:41 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$315

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 3/24

11:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop9h 20m

$339

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 6/24

7:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/25

5:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$340

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 3/24

12:25 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

11:00 am-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$344

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 5/3

7:40 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

11:58 am-6:25 pm

3 stops29h 27m

$441

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 7/16

4:40 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$170

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 7/15

12:38 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 32m

$280

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Rapid City-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Rapid City-Los Angeles 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

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

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 Los Angeles. 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rapid City to Los Angeles is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $339 and $340 round-trip. Sun Country Air is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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