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Flights from Rapid City to Long Beach

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Long Beach. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 5h 41m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 41m
RAPLGBDEN

Rapid City to Long Beach at a glance

Fastest journey5h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Long Beach

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) LGB
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue11:30 RAP12:41 DEN2h 19m connection15:00 DEN16:11 LGBUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines
19 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 41m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) LGB
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu15:30 RAP16:40 LAS3h 20m connection20:00 LAS20:55 LGBAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 25m
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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
1,724 km1,071 miles
Journey time
5h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hLong Beach vs Rapid City
Currency in Long Beach
USD
Airports
RAP → LGB

Flights from Rapid City to Long Beach: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Long Beach?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Las Vegas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Long Beach?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,724 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Long Beach?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Long Beach?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Long Beach: Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Long Beach?
Long Beach is 1 hour behind Rapid City.

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