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$172 Find Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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8:58 pm - 8:17 amRAP-LAX
12h 19m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 11:50 amLAX-RAP
19h 20m1 stop
$257Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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5:15 am - 9:21 amRAP-LAX
5h 06m1 stop
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11:02 am - 5:10 pmLAX-RAP
5h 08m1 stop
$259United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
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10:10 pm - 8:17 amRAP-LAX
11h 07m1 stop
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2:44 pm - 9:20 amLAX-RAP
17h 36m2 stops
$277Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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10:37 am - 10:03 amRAP-LAX
24h 26m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 6:45 pmLAX-RAP
41h 46m2 stops
$283Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 14
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4:35 pm - 10:55 pmRAP-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
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7:01 am - 1:11 pmLAX-RAP
5h 10m1 stop
$287United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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4:25 pm - 11:41 pmRAP-LAX
8h 16m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 10:22 amLAX-RAP
11h 12m2 stops
$289Delta
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:10 am - 1:06 pmRAP-LAX
6h 56m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 9:59 pmLAX-RAP
4h 44m1 stop
$309United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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11:07 am - 6:19 pmRAP-LAX
8h 12m2 stops
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10:10 pm - 10:22 amLAX-RAP
11h 12m2 stops
$339Delta
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
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2:08 pm - 10:17 pmRAP-LAX
9h 09m2 stops
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9:00 am - 9:15 pmLAX-RAP
11h 15m2 stops
$425American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:45 pmRAP-LAX
9h 37m1 stop
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12:38 am - 1:34 pmLAX-RAP
11h 56m1 stop
$538American Airlines
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $259 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $230-$448
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Mon 11/24Tue 12/2
RAP - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$178
Typical prices: $71-$291
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Wed 12/3
RAP - LAX • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rapid City to Los Angeles flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles, 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles is December, where tickets cost $230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $553 and $460 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles was $178 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rapid City to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rapid City and Los Angeles.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles are United Airlines and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $423 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $230 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Rapid City to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Rapid City with another airline. Booking your flights between Rapid City and LAX 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 Rapid City to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Rapid City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rapid City to Los Angeles. 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9001 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

10.0 ExcellentKaren, Nov 2025EWR - LAX
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Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

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