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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Typical prices: $367-$599
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Wed 10/28Mon 11/2
LAX - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$84
Overall average: $229
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Wed 9/9
LAX - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Rapid City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $425 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 49m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City (LAX-RAP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Rapid City

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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9:56 pm - 2:43 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
15h 47m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:34 pm - 4:43 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
22h 09m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
$271Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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8:44 am - 11:46 amLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
26h 02m2 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:34 pm - 7:47 amRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
17h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$290Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:55 am - 3:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
27h 00m2 stops Merced Municipal Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:30 pm - 9:29 amRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
18h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$298Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
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5:00 am - 11:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 9:32 amRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$329United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:35 pm - 8:52 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
5h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 11:29 amRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$329United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:30 am - 12:08 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:56 pm - 10:51 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$329American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:30 am - 12:06 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
4h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:04 pm - 10:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$329American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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1:30 pm - 10:37 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
8h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:40 am - 1:08 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
7h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$329Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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8:30 am - 3:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
6h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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11:29 am - 4:51 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
6h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$329Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:30 am - 3:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City
8h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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11:29 am - 8:05 pmRAP  Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles
9h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$329Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Rapid City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Rapid City from Los Angeles usually cost between $358 and $484 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $271 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 2).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City is March, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $549 and $497 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City

  • What are some of the transportation options to get from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to downtown Rapid City?

    Since there are no public transportation options to make this trip, one choice is to take a taxi which should take around 16min. There is also a more cost-effective shared shuttle service operated by Rapid Shuttle that will make the trip to the downtown area in about 16 minutes.

  • Does the Rapid City Regional Airport offer any rental car facilities at the airport?

    This airport offers rental car services for roughly six different major rental car companies, and every one of these companies has a customer service desk near the baggage claim area of the airport. All vehicles available for rent have a location in the parking lot adjacent to the terminal building, and each one of these rental car companies offers specific vehicles tailored to the sometimes difficult driving conditions encountered here in the wintertime.

  • Is it possible to utilize a rideshare service when departing Rapid City Regional Airport?

    There are three different major rideshare services that operate at this airport. Since this smaller regional airport does not offer a specific pick-up point, travelers can utilize any point at the curbside area outside of the baggage claim to pick up their ride.

  • Does the Los Angeles International Airport offer any comfortable places to wait for a flight to Rapid City?

    This large international airport features airline lounges from a number of airlines, including Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines, that all offer a host of comfortable seating choices plus entertainment options, and a good assortment of food and beverage choices.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City was $84 for a one-way ticket and $271 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Rapid City?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    Los Angeles and Rapid City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Rapid City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Rapid City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rapid City from Los Angeles?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Rapid City.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rapid City from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rapid City with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and RAP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rapid City from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City

  • A stress -free way to get to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without driving in your own car is to ride on the FlyAway bus that makes the trip from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to the airport in around 40 minutes.
  • Passengers who want to drive their own car to Los Angeles International Airport should be aware that you can pre-book your parking online to save money. Once you arrive at the airport, one of the most convenient options is valet parking that lets you drop your car right at the terminal building. Passengers looking to save some money might choose economy parking which offers the lowest daily rate and has a free shuttle service that runs every 7 to 10 minutes.
  • If you are a mother who is nursing and is making a trip from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is good to know that you will find a nursing room in every one of the terminal buildings at this airport. The nursing rooms provide comfortable seating, sinks, and electrical outlets for pumps.
  • Travelers that will be making a trip from Los Angeles International Airport with a pet or a service animal will find indoor pet relief areas in every one of the terminal buildings at the airport plus there are also three outdoor areas that sit just adjacent to the terminal buildings along the roadway outside the buildings.
  • For those travelers that want to find something to do before a flight at the Los Angeles International Airport, this airport offers an extensive and diverse art program that features works from both local and regional artists as well as a number of performing arts that you will find throughout the terminal buildings at the airport.

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