How long is the flight from Rapid City to Long Beach?

A quick flight from Rapid City to Long Beach can take about 11h 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $939. The distance between Rapid City and Long Beach is about 1072 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Long Beach ranges from 0.0 - 3.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Long Beach when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Long Beach, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to LGB?

When flying from Rapid City to Long Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Long Beach that include hotel bookings?

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How long is the flight from Rapid City to Long Beach?
A quick flight from Rapid City to Long Beach can take about 11h 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $939. The distance between Rapid City and Long Beach is about 1072 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Long Beach that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Long Beach flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Long Beach?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Long Beach.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Long Beach?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Long Beach by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Long Beach?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Long Beach (average of $140). Flying from Rapid City to Long Beach in January is currently the most expensive (average of $511). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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