How long is the flight from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City to Costa Rica in about 22h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2607 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?

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

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?
Rapid City (RAP), located 9.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Costa Rica?
Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City to Costa Rica in about 22h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2607 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Costa Rica 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$606	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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