Flying from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Rapid City Regional Airport is located in Rapid City. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is one hour behind Rapid City.
To avoid missing your RAP to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To reach RAP from central Rapid City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
77.55% of flights taking off from Rapid City Regional Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for RAP is 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles
£98 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return plane tickets start from £157. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from RAP to Los Angeles. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 20 miles. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from RAP to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Once your flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 20 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Following your RAP to Los Angeles flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to VNY. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Van Nuys Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from VNY ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before securing your flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Los Angeles offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from RAP to Los Angeles around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rapid City Regional Airport to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 110 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
