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$104+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City (LAX - RAP)

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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAP
Feb 8 — Feb 151
Sat 2/8
Sat 2/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Rapid City are usually found in December or August, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rapid City (RAP). 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$152
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/303:24 pmLAX - RAP
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/67:44 pmRAP - LAX
Nonstop2h 53mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/3$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/35:52 amLAX - RAP
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/65:35 pmRAP - LAX
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 4/911:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/268:52 amRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/16:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Thu 4/34:16 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/3$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 7/212:35 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:01 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$429

Find flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City within your budget

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Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

3:24 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Rapid City

Fri 6/6

7:44 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$181

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

5:52 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Rapid City

Sun 4/6

5:35 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$318

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

11:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Rapid City

Sat 4/26

8:52 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$334

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Rapid City

Fri 4/4

4:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$339

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

12:35 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Rapid City

Tue 7/8

6:01 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 29m

$429

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

3:04 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$104

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

9:20 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$158

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

$170

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

12:45 am-10:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

$300

Los AngelesRapid City

LAX - RAP

LAXRAP

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

12:59 am-11:53 am

1 stop9h 54m

$744

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Rapid City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Los Angeles-Rapid City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rapid City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Rapid City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Rapid City 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 Los Angeles-Rapid City 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 Los Angeles to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City is 5 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 Los Angeles to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 LAX to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Rapid City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 87% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rapid City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. 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 Rapid City. Reviews last updated February 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Rapid City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,892 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,415 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Rapid City flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($181), United Airlines ($334), and Delta ($339) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rapid City. Allegiant Air is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City are Delta ($395), United Airlines ($429), and American Airlines ($744).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    On average you can expect to pay $170 for a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Rapid City) is currently priced at $160.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 Los Angeles to Rapid City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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