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Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 19m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 19m
RAPLAXDEN

Rapid City to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey4h 19mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RAP Denver (DEN) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon11:30 RAP12:41 DEN0h 49m connection13:30 DEN14:49 LAXUnited Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 19m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) LAX
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu12:30 RAP13:40 LAS2h 05m connection15:45 LAS16:47 LAXAllegiant Air + Frontier Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 17m
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RAP Phoenix (AZA) LAX
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,705 km1,059 miles
Journey time
4h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hLos Angeles vs Rapid City
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
RAP → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,705 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (AZA). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Los Angeles?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Rapid City.

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