What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to New Orleans round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to New Orleans round-trip from $260. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $374, and Delta, from $379. United Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 75% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Rapid City in August are about $477 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $267.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to MSY?

When flying from Rapid City to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-New Orleans 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-New Orleans 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 New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to New Orleans?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to New Orleans?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans 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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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$260 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$454

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Tue 4/151:00 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/268:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$260

Wed 4/212:25 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/167:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$374

Sat 3/111:49 amRAP - MSY

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Tue 3/116:30 amMSY - RAP

2 stops10h 06mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$379

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Tue 4/151:00 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/268:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$260

Wed 4/212:25 pmRAP - MSY

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/167:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$374

Mon 3/311:49 amRAP - MSY

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Tue 3/116:30 amMSY - RAP

2 stops10h 06mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$379

Last-minute flights from Rapid City to New Orleans
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Fri 2/288:21 amRAP - MSY

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/128:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$399

Sat 3/16:00 amRAP - MSY

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Tue 3/117:30 amMSY - RAP

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$374

Mon 3/37:00 amRAP - MSY

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/128:00 amMSY - RAP

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$319

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Tue 4/15

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$260

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Wed 4/2

12:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

$374

Rapid CityNew Orleans

RAP - MSY

RAPMSY

Rapid City

Mon 3/3

11:49 am-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

6:30 am-3:36 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$379

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Deals found on 2/20

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	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-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-New Orleans 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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Rapid City to New Orleans 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

8,219 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

8,219 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,219 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

8,765 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,219 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

8,219 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 New Orleans round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to New Orleans round-trip from $260. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $374, and Delta, from $379. United Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$317	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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