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$166 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City

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Cheap flight deals 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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5:35 am - 12:47 pmLAX-RAP
6h 12m1 stop
8:56 pm - 10:51 pmRAP-LAX
2h 55mnonstop
Tue, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 12
4:16 pm - 8:06 pmLAX-RAP
2h 50mnonstop
5:05 pm - 8:12 amRAP-LAX
16h 07m1 stop
Mon, Jun 17 - Fri, Jun 21
5:35 am - 12:47 pmLAX-RAP
6h 12m1 stop
4:58 pm - 10:33 pmRAP-LAX
6h 35m1 stop
Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 11
2:33 pm - 8:35 pmLAX-RAP
5h 02m1 stop
11:23 am - 5:13 pmRAP-LAX
6h 50m1 stop
$318United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
2:34 pm - 10:00 pmLAX-RAP
6h 26m1 stop
9:01 am - 3:08 pmRAP-LAX
7h 07m1 stop
$338United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 24
1:30 am - 11:53 amLAX-RAP
9h 23m1 stop
11:20 am - 9:29 pmRAP-LAX
11h 09m1 stop
$424American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Wed, Jul 3
1:30 am - 11:55 amLAX-RAP
9h 25m1 stop
4:38 pm - 9:59 pmRAP-LAX
6h 21m1 stop
$426American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
5:55 pm - 4:22 pmLAX-RAP
21h 27m1 stop
5:10 pm - 10:37 amRAP-LAX
18h 27m1 stop
$465Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 22
3:10 pm - 10:28 pmLAX-RAP
6h 18m1 stop
4:28 pm - 11:33 pmRAP-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
$478Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
1:15 pm - 11:03 pmLAX-RAP
8h 48m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:20 pmRAP-LAX
8h 20m1 stop
$508Delta
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 13

Flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 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 February, where tickets cost $387 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $660 and $636 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $212. KAYAK users also found Los Angeles to Rapid City round-trip flights on United Airlines from $318 and on American Airlines from $424.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Rapid City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 2h 50m.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$166
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% 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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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Rapid City was $212 for a one-way ticket and $166 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?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Rapid City flight route.

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

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 $497 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $555 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LAX to Rapid City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to Rapid City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Rapid City, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Los Angeles to Rapid City

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Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Rapid City to Los Angeles

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Allegiant Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Rapid City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Rapid City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10838 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

2.0 MediocreCarisa, Mar 2024LAX - HNL
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

Really liked the choice of the 4 free snack options. Crew great. Good vibe on plane.

Very disappointed in the food selection. It was not good compared to other airlines.

Good breakfast granola bar good crew seamless flight and baggage transfer we’ll done!

Everything was great but the difference in paying for comfort + did not seem worth it.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

Flight was fine, it was delayed but only 30 minutes, staff were efficient, lady making announcements at LAX was really hard to understand but the rest were great.

I really enjoyed the staff and crew! Very positive and happy people! Made the experience easier! The entertainment was a bit lack luster. Better movie options as well as equipment that works smoother could be nice. My ear buds from the airline didn’t work and my tv screen had a terrible delay that made it hard to search for things to watch. Also the selections were very limited.

Flight was diverted to Canberra because Not enough fuel to circle on Sydney’s skies waiting for showers to pass. After that everything went wrong. It took forever to put fuel. Once back rolling, we stopped short of takeoff because crew had reached maximum work hours per shift. Back to gate we waited and waited in the plane with no water and no food - a total of 4 hours. Received contrasting news about the follow up of our trip. Finally we disembarked but our luggage could not be processed there as not enough custom agents. We ended up on buses and arrived at Sydney airports after a 3 hours trip. There we had to queue in line with 240 more passengers to file a lost luggage claim. We received the luggage after 48 hours, many of which spent holding with non-existent United customer service. Never able to speak to an actual person during those long phone calls. Finally on a chatline I could talk to a baggage agent, who filed another report as our luggage did not appear anywhere in their system. Thus it was surprising to get it back.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

1st flight was delayed because of broken radio, missed connection but they got us on very next plane 1 hr later. Return flights were both delayed by 1 hr each. Crews were fine. Planes ok, but had to check carry ons.

It’s never made crystal clear if your flight will have in flight entertainment or not. That should be explicit

There was a male flight attendant who seemed like he was VERY upset the entire flight. At one point I went to the back of the flight with my 1 year old to get some space in an empty row, (she was not making noise) and he was sitting in a row where he could see us. He started huffing and puffing and throwing a tantrum, throwing the window shade up and down, and we were very uncomfortable. My husband also had a weird experience with him. I just don't think he should be flying when under such stress.

19 hr delay requiring a change to red eye. No lounge access without paying. Loss of seat upgrade fee.

Crew was nice and accommodating, but someone failed to inspect the plane before the passengers got on and we ended up deplaning and changing planes when this could have been avoided.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Rapid City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/10Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 55mLAX-RAP
$212
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 04mLAX-RAP
$213
6/5Wed
2 stops
18h 46mLAX-RAP
$231
6/5Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 08mLAX-RAP
$258
6/5Wed
3 stops
30h 51mLAX-RAP
$261
6/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 38mLAX-RAP
$277
7/18Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 32mLAX-RAP
$280
6/12Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 52mLAX-RAP
$359
6/10Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 23mLAX-RAP
$370
5/18Sat
1 stopDelta
9h 20mLAX-RAP
$1,472

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Rapid City that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 17mLAX-RAP
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 21mRAP-LAX
$458
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 27mLAX-RAP
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 54mRAP-LAX
$475
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 38mLAX-RAP
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 04mRAP-LAX
$624
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 20mLAX-RAP
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 00mRAP-LAX
$651
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 07mLAX-RAP
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 00mRAP-LAX
$814
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 23mLAX-RAP
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 51mRAP-LAX
$819
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 47mLAX-RAP
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 54mRAP-LAX
$929
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 20mLAX-RAP
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 31mRAP-LAX
$1,465

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Los Angeles - Rapid City Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

Rapid City (RAP)United States

Return flight deals:

Rapid City - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

$115