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

1 flights are operational weekly from California to Rapid City as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 100% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 86% 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.

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 San Diego to Rapid City takes 4h 54m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Rapid City takes 5h 09m 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 is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Rapid City?

Allegiant Air, 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?

Prices for flights from California to Rapid City Airport refresh daily.

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As of May 2026, there are 5 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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5:45 pm - 9:00 pm

LAS

RAP

2h 15mnonstop

9:50 pm - 11:09 pm

RAP

LAS

2h 19mnonstop

$116Allegiant Air

Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19

5:45 pm - 9:00 pm

LAS

RAP

2h 15mnonstop

9:50 pm - 11:09 pm

RAP

LAS

2h 19mnonstop

$121Allegiant Air

Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26

6:03 pm - 9:08 pm

SNA

RAP

26h 05m

1 stop

10:06 pm - 12:36 pm

RAP

SNA

15h 30m

1 stop

$224Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 6

1:27 pm - 3:55 pm

ONT

RAP

25h 28m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 3:09 pm

RAP

ONT

24h 39m

1 stop

$234Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

6:10 am - 12:11 pm

ONT

RAP

5h 01m

1 stop

11:44 am - 6:21 pm

RAP

ONT

7h 37m

1 stop

$319American Airlines

Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30

6:10 am - 12:11 pm

ONT

RAP

5h 01m

1 stop

11:44 am - 6:21 pm

RAP

ONT

7h 37m

1 stop

$329American Airlines

Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30

4:19 pm - 10:33 pm

SMF

RAP

5h 14m

1 stop

5:53 pm - 10:15 pm

RAP

SMF

5h 22m

1 stop

$339United Airlines

Sat, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 16

4:02 pm - 10:23 pm

RNO

RAP

5h 21m

1 stop

11:08 am - 5:43 pm

RAP

RNO

7h 35m

2 stops

$344United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

3:30 pm - 10:24 pm

SAN

RAP

5h 54m

1 stop

6:47 am - 7:16 pm

RAP

SAN

13h 29m

2 stops

$344Delta

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

3:10 pm - 10:39 pm

SAN

RAP

6h 29m

1 stop

6:55 am - 1:00 pm

RAP

SAN

7h 05m

1 stop

$349Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

American Airlines flights from California to Rapid City

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American Airlines

Jun 30

LAS6:30 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 41m

1 stop

RAP12:11 pmRapid City

Jul 5

RAP5:21 amRapid City

4h 36m

1 stop

LAS8:57 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$305

American Airlines

Jun 30

LAS6:30 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 41m

1 stop

RAP12:11 pmRapid City

Jul 5

RAP5:21 amRapid City

7h 17m

1 stop

LAS11:38 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$310

American Airlines

Jun 25

ONT6:10 amOntario

5h 01m

1 stop

RAP12:11 pmRapid City

Jun 30

RAP11:44 amRapid City

7h 37m

1 stop

ONT6:21 pmOntario

$319

United Airlines flights from California to Rapid City

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Jun 24

LAS4:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5h 00m

1 stop

RAP10:25 pmRapid City

Jun 27

RAP4:40 pmRapid City

4h 28m

1 stop

LAS8:08 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$309

United Airlines

Jul 11

SMF4:19 pmSacramento Intl

5h 14m

1 stop

RAP10:33 pmRapid City

Jul 16

RAP5:53 pmRapid City

5h 22m

1 stop

SMF10:15 pmSacramento Intl

$339

United Airlines

Aug 18

RNO4:02 pmReno

5h 21m

1 stop

RAP10:23 pmRapid City

Aug 25

RAP11:08 amRapid City

7h 35m

2 stops

RNO5:43 pmReno

$344

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/16

5:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Rapid City

Sun 7/19

9:50 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$116

Las VegasRapid City

LAS - RAP

LASRAP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/23

5:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Rapid City

Sun 7/26

9:50 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$121

Santa AnaRapid City

SNA - RAP

SNARAP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/2

6:03 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Rapid City

Thu 8/6

10:06 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$224

OntarioRapid City

ONT - RAP

ONTRAP

Ontario

Wed 8/19

1:27 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 28m

Rapid City

Sun 8/23

3:30 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$234

OntarioRapid City

ONT - RAP

ONTRAP

Ontario

Thu 6/25

6:10 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Rapid City

Tue 6/30

11:44 am-6:21 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$319

OntarioRapid City

ONT - RAP

ONTRAP

Ontario

Thu 6/25

6:10 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Rapid City

Tue 6/30

11:44 am-6:21 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$329

SacramentoRapid City

SMF - RAP

SMFRAP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

4:19 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Rapid City

Thu 7/16

5:53 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$339

RenoRapid City

RNO - RAP

RNORAP

Reno

Tue 8/18

4:02 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Rapid City

Tue 8/25

11:08 am-5:43 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$344

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Wed 6/3

3:30 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Rapid City

Tue 6/9

6:47 am-7:16 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$344

San DiegoRapid City

SAN - RAP

SANRAP

San Diego

Sat 10/10

3:10 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Rapid City

Sat 10/17

6:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$349

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rapid City from California, with most prices found around $138. If you aren’t able to travel to Rapid City during the month of June, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $158.

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 $414 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 $305 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	2h 15m
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The fastest flight from California to Rapid City takes 2h 15m

Direct flights go from California to Rapid City on Monday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Rapid City. From California there are direct flights to Rapid City (RAP).

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Rapid City Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 5 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.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Rapid City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Rapid City is Airbus A319, representing 50.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A320-100/200 at 50.00%.

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Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 334 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,667 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,694 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,454 reviews	Search Delta flights

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