How many flights depart from California to Rapid City on average per week?

6 flights are operational weekly from California to Rapid City as of November 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Rapid City?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Rapid City you fly into. For example, flying from Santa Ana to Rapid City takes 4h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Rapid City takes 4h 48m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Rapid City?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rapid City from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 77% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rapid City. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Rapid City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Rapid City?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rapid City

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rapid City Airport?

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As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rapid City Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rapid City Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Rapid City Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rapid City Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rapid City Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:31 pm - 8:58 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

7h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:48 pm - 7:19 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

10h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$196Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

7:41 pm - 10:17 amLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

13h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:07 am - 11:04 pmRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

36h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco

$215Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 14

7:41 pm - 8:58 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

24h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:48 pm - 8:27 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

35h 39m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$215Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13

8:46 am - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:26 amRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

$359United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 11

9:00 am - 5:18 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

7h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 12:49 pmRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

$359United Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17

10:47 am - 8:23 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

8h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:17 am - 1:08 pmRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

7h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 18

9:00 am - 5:18 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

7h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 12:49 pmRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

$359United Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17

9:34 am - 8:23 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

9h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:17 am - 5:50 pmRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

12h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$369American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17

6:00 am - 3:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

8h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:42 am - 1:09 pmRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

7h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

11:59 pm - 10:02 amLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

9h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:44 am - 4:59 pmRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

7h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

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5:15 am - 11:58 amPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

5h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:16 amRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$455United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

2:27 pm - 10:30 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

7h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:16 amRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$460United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

1:33 pm - 8:43 pmPSP Palm Springs-RAP Rapid City

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:16 amRAP Rapid City-PSP Palm Springs

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$464United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22

11:20 am - 9:27 pmSFO San Francisco-RAP Rapid City

9h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:11 am - 1:07 pmRAP Rapid City-SFO San Francisco

7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$515American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 am - 3:54 pmSFO San Francisco-RAP Rapid City

8h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:36 pm - 12:01 amRAP Rapid City-SFO San Francisco

8h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$519Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 am - 1:43 pmSFO San Francisco-RAP Rapid City

6h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:23 pm - 11:33 pmRAP Rapid City-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$524Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

4:08 pm - 10:23 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RAP Rapid City

41h 15m2 stops Provo Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

7:47 pm - 1:46 pmRAP Rapid City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

18h 59m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

$573Allegiant Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

9:26 am - 9:27 pmSAN San Diego-RAP Rapid City

11h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:11 am - 3:39 pmRAP Rapid City-SAN San Diego

10h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$600American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

3:38 pm - 7:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

27h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:06 pm - 6:41 pmRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

7h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$624Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

12:33 pm - 9:27 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAP Rapid City

7h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:11 am - 3:29 pmRAP Rapid City-LAX Los Angeles

10h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$666American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

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Jan 13

PSP9:34 amPalm Springs

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Jan 17

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Jan 13

PSP9:00 amPalm Springs

7h 18m

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RAP5:18 pmRapid City

Jan 17

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6h 49m

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PSP12:49 pmPalm Springs

$359

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Jan 13

PSP2:35 pmPalm Springs

4h 55m

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RAP8:30 pmRapid City

Jan 18

RAP7:00 amRapid City

7h 54m

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PSP1:54 pmPalm Springs

$364

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Dec 3

SAN11:00 amSan Diego

5h 13m

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RAP5:13 pmRapid City

Dec 8

RAP12:18 pmRapid City

5h 57m

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SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

$369

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11:59 pm-10:02 am

1 stop9h 03m

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1 stop7h 15m

$369

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from California, with most prices found around $374. If you aren’t able to travel to Rapid City during the month of January, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $392.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rapid City from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rapid City for around $453 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rapid City from California for as low as $336 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	2h 12m
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The best one-way flight to Rapid City from California in the past 72 hours is $104. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rapid City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $196.

The fastest flight from California to Rapid City takes 2h 12m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rapid City Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Rapid City Airport refresh daily.
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As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rapid City Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rapid City Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Rapid City Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rapid City Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rapid City Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
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