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$170+ Cheap flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Riverside, 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$170
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

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August

Average price

$487
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 7/185:30 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop18h 44mSun Country Air
Sun 7/2011:55 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop15h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/105:40 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/191:04 pmLAX - RAP
1 stop26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/64:19 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Fri 5/912:50 amLAX - RAP
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/27$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/611:49 amRAP - LAX
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1010:31 amLAX - RAP
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$344
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 11/75:48 pmRAP - LAX
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/165:00 amLAX - RAP
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$419

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Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Fri 7/18

5:30 pm-11:14 am

1 stop18h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

11:55 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$325

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Thu 4/10

5:40 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

1:04 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$333

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 5/6

4:19 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

12:50 am-10:06 am

1 stop8h 16m

$339

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 5/6

11:49 am-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

10:31 am-8:53 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$344

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 5/13

3:43 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

2:22 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$419

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 5/13

5:36 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$170

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Tue 5/13

1:34 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Riverside

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rapid City to Riverside. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rapid City to Riverside. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Rapid City to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to Riverside as you normally would.

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

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

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
6.9
Okay
348 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    Located just 9.0 mi from the city center, Rapid City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riverside from Rapid City. Booking flights from Rapid City (RAP) to Riverside should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 2 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Rapid City to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Riverside

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Riverside. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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