Find Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles (RAP - LAX)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$339	American 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is currently $339
Cheapest one-way flight	$212	American 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is currently $212
Last-minute weekend getaway	$500	United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rapid City to Los Angeles is currently $500
Cheapest business class flights	$689	United 1 stop 6 hr Sun, May 31 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is currently $689

Fastest flight	4 hr 54 min	The fastest flight with stops from Rapid City to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 54 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–355
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $335–455

Popular airlines from Rapid City to Los Angeles

United

from $339

Typical price: $270–425

898 weekly connecting flights

RAP - LAX Every day
American

from $339

Typical price: $375–750

181 weekly connecting flights

RAP - LAX Every day
Delta

from $339

Typical price: $320–800

91 weekly connecting flights

RAP - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Rapid City

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

Rapid City United States 18 min 9 mi
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC)

Gillette United States 2 hr 9 min 116 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 6 hr 5 min 300 mi
Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) (PIR)

Pierre United States 2 hr 45 min 147 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $255 to $355.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with American from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 24.
The cheapest American flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles starts at $339 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $212 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

4 hr 54 min is the shortest flight time from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 898 connecting flights per week. United flies from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles are:

American offers 181 connecting flights per week. American flies from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 91 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rapid City and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with American from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 24.
The cheapest American flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 3.

No airline flies direct from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

There are 898 United connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 181 American connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 91 Delta connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rapid City and Los Angeles at price $500 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

There are 898 United connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 181 American connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 91 Delta connecting flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Rapid City and Los Angeles start at $689 from Sun, May 31 to Tue, Jun 9 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rapid City and Los Angeles start at $339 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Rapid City to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rapid City and Los Angeles starts at $500 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rapid City and Los Angeles at price $500 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.