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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $339 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $399 and $454 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $175 and United Airlines from $199 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 360% on the overall cost on flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles at least 43 days early can save you up to 108% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles for as little as $140 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $388 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles?

August can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Rapid City with a flight ticket averaging about $347. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $101. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rapid City to Los Angeles are usually found in August or June, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$339 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$120 (Mytrip)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$388

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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 April 15, 2025.

Mon 8/115:57 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2211:59 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$339

Fri 11/77:05 amRAP - LAX

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/167:00 amLAX - RAP

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$385

Mon 8/114:40 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Thu 8/2112:45 amLAX - RAP

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$399

Sat 4/1910:13 pmRAP - LAX

3 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/268:08 amLAX - RAP

2 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$901

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Mon 8/115:57 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2211:59 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$339

Mon 8/114:40 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Thu 8/2112:45 amLAX - RAP

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$399

Mon 8/113:25 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/228:15 amLAX - RAP

2 stops11h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$454

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Data last updated April 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 4/1910:13 pmRAP - LAX

3 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/268:08 amLAX - RAP

2 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$901

Tue 4/225:36 amRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2910:34 amLAX - RAP

2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$566

Tue 4/224:19 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop8h 39mDelta

Tue 4/296:00 amLAX - RAP

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$574

Tue 4/298:52 amRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/37:02 amLAX - RAP

1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$456

Fri 5/166:33 amRAP - LAX

1 stop9h 32mDelta

Mon 5/1911:59 pmLAX - RAP

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$339

Fri 5/164:35 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/198:25 amLAX - RAP

2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$455

One-way flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Sun 6/110:07 pmRAP - LAX

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$120

Sat 5/176:33 amRAP - LAX

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$170

Wed 7/210:16 amRAP - LAX

2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$175

Sun 8/37:00 amRAP - LAX

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$199

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/11

5:57 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

11:59 pm-10:17 am

1 stop9h 18m

$339

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/11

4:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

12:45 am-9:52 am

1 stop8h 07m

$399

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Mon 8/11

3:25 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

8:15 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$454

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 6/1

10:07 pm-6:51 am

1 stop9h 44m

$120

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sat 5/17

6:33 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$170

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 7/2

10:16 am-6:28 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$175

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$199

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

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 42 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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?

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. 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

7,918 reviews

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

7,918 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,918 reviews

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

8,658 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,918 reviews

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

7,918 reviews

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

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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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $339 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $399 and $454 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $175 and United Airlines from $199 one-way.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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 April 11, 2025.

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