Cheap flights from Rapid City to California from $79

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Allegiant Air Logo
5:39 pm - 6:59 pmRAP-LAS
2h 20mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:52 pm - 5:08 pmLAS-RAP
2h 16mnonstop
$115Allegiant Air
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Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 2
Allegiant Air Logo
5:39 pm - 6:59 pmRAP-LAS
2h 20mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:32 pm - 4:49 pmLAS-RAP
2h 17mnonstop
$130Allegiant Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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5:39 pm - 7:29 amRAP-SAN
14h 50m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:49 pmSAN-RAP
9h 34m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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5:39 pm - 12:40 pmRAP-SAN
20h 01m2 stops
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8:25 am - 4:49 pmSAN-RAP
7h 24m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 10:28 pmRAP-SAN
5h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 6:53 pmSAN-RAP
5h 08m1 stop
$259United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
3:19 pm - 9:03 pmRAP-SFO
6h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:32 amSFO-RAP
5h 32m1 stop
$259United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 4:15 pmRAP-SJC
11h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 1:45 pmSJC-RAP
6h 25m1 stop
$264Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 4:15 pmRAP-SJC
11h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 10:36 pmSJC-RAP
8h 21m2 stops
$269Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 6:14 pmRAP-SAN
7h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:18 am - 4:04 pmSAN-RAP
6h 46m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 3:11 pmRAP-LAX
10h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 11:34 amLAX-RAP
9h 35m1 stop
$279American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Mon, Feb 2

Delta flights from Rapid City to California

Our best Delta deals on Rapid City to California flight tickets
Delta
Nov 1
RAP6:05 amRapid City
11h 10m
2 stops
SJC4:15 pmSan Jose
Nov 8
SJC6:20 amSan Jose
6h 25m
1 stop
RAP1:45 pmRapid City
Delta
Nov 1
RAP6:05 amRapid City
11h 10m
2 stops
SJC4:15 pmSan Jose
Nov 8
SJC1:15 pmSan Jose
8h 21m
2 stops
RAP10:36 pmRapid City
Delta
Aug 27
RAP6:25 amRapid City
7h 25m
1 stop
LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles
Feb 3
LAX6:30 amLos Angeles
7h 44m
1 stop
RAP3:14 pmRapid City

American Airlines flights from Rapid City to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Rapid City to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 30
RAP12:10 pmRapid City
7h 04m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN8:18 amSan Diego
6h 46m
1 stop
RAP4:04 pmRapid City
American Airlines
Aug 27
RAP5:39 amRapid City
10h 32m
2 stops
LAX3:11 pmLos Angeles
Feb 2
LAX12:59 amLos Angeles
9h 35m
1 stop
RAP11:34 amRapid City
American Airlines
Aug 30
RAP12:10 pmRapid City
8h 28m
2 stops
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
8h 44m
2 stops
RAP4:04 pmRapid City

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Sun 9/28

5:39 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/2

1:52 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$115

Rapid CityLas Vegas

RAP - LAS

RAPLAS

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

5:39 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/7

1:32 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$130

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

5:39 pm-7:29 am

1 stop14h 50m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-4:49 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$182

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

5:39 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 01m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

8:25 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$247

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Thu 1/29

5:48 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

12:45 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$259

Rapid CitySan Francisco

RAP - SFO

RAPSFO

Rapid City

Tue 9/9

3:19 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

5:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$259

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Jose

Sat 11/8

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$264

Rapid CitySan Jose

RAP - SJC

RAPSJC

Rapid City

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Jose

Sat 11/8

1:15 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops8h 21m

$269

Rapid CitySan Diego

RAP - SAN

RAPSAN

Rapid City

Sat 8/30

12:10 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:18 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$274

Rapid CityLos Angeles

RAP - LAX

RAPLAX

Rapid City

Wed 8/27

5:39 am-3:11 pm

2 stops10h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

12:59 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 35m

$279

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The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Rapid City averaging around $329.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Rapid City to California is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $125. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $470.

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The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $125. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $255 on average. Flights to California from Rapid City in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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Best Price Found

$79

Fastest flight time

2h 19m

Direct flights

Mon, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in California

9 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Rapid City in the past 72 hours is $79. The best round-trip flight deal from Rapid City to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $115.
The fastest flight from Rapid City to California takes 2h 19m
Direct flights go from Rapid City to California on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Allegiant Air.
There are 9 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Sacramento Intl (SMF), San Jose (SJC), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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    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 Rapid City Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Rapid City to California

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $100Free CancellationRating
7.2
701 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $164Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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