What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Arcata?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Arcata (average of $343). Flying from Rapid City to Arcata in June is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rapid City to Arcata?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rapid City to Arcata flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Arcata ranges from 0.3 - 8.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Arcata when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Arcata, 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 57.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Arcata?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 88% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rapid City to Arcata is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Arcata flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Arcata?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Arcata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Arcata that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Arcata flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Arcata?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Arcata.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Arcata?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Arcata 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 Arcata?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Arcata (average of $343). Flying from Rapid City to Arcata in June is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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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