Los Angeles to Rapid City (LAX–RCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,079 mi 1h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and RCA, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to RCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MIA ~9h 47m JFK ~10h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → RCA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
RCA → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · RCA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,737 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–RCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,079 mi / 1,737 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: RCA
Full nameEllsworth Air Force Base
IATA / ICAORCA / KRCA
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Elevation3,276 ft / 999 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to RCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ellsworth Air Force Base take approximately 1h 23m. The route covers 1,079 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to RCA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to RCA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to RCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to RCA ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,737 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MIA.