What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Albany, New York round-trip?

American Airlines, at $294, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Albany, New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Rapid City to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 Albany, New York?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rapid City to Albany, New York?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 89% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rapid City to Albany, New York?

Flights from Rapid City to Albany, New York lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Rapid City to Albany, New York in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $433.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Rapid City to Albany, New York in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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Sat 7/191:43 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/266:12 amALB - RAP

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

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Sat 7/191:43 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/266:12 amALB - RAP

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$294

Fri 6/201:38 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/256:10 amALB - RAP

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$468

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Albany by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Albany, New York round-trip?
American Airlines, at $294, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Albany, New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Albany 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 Albany, New York?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Rapid City to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$398	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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