How long is the flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York?

For as low as $493, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Rapid City in 5h 43m. Rapid City and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 1463 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

United Airlines, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Albany, New York.. United Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

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

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

$216+ Flights from Rapid City to Albany, NY

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$380 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$216 (American Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	December

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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

Tue 1/2712:35 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:40 pmALB - RAP

2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$380

Wed 6/174:16 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/25:15 amALB - RAP

2 stops12h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$493

Wed 6/175:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/27:25 pmALB - RAP

2 stops15h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$933

Best flights from Rapid City to Albany
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rapid City to Albany that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Tue 1/2712:35 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:40 pmALB - RAP

2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$380

Wed 6/174:16 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/25:15 amALB - RAP

2 stops12h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$493

Wed 6/175:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/27:25 pmALB - RAP

2 stops15h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$933

Last-minute flights from Rapid City to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from Rapid City to Albany. Data last updated January 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/2712:35 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:40 pmALB - RAP

2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/6

$380

One-way flights from Rapid City to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from Rapid City to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Wed 6/174:16 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$216

Sun 6/144:16 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$301

Sun 6/142:25 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops6h 41mDelta

Deal found 1/7

$326

Wed 6/172:25 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops6h 41mDelta

Deal found 1/7

$426

Wed 6/1712:50 pmRAP - ALB

3 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/7

$616

Sun 6/145:48 pmRAP - ALB

3 stops18h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$622

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Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Tue 1/27

12:35 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 06m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/31

2:40 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$380

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Wed 6/17

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Albany Intl

Thu 7/2

5:15 am-3:46 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$493

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Wed 6/17

5:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Albany Intl

Thu 7/2

7:25 pm-9:18 am

2 stops15h 53m

$933

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Wed 6/17

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$216

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sun 6/14

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$301

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sun 6/14

2:25 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops6h 41m

$326

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Wed 6/17

2:25 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops6h 41m

$426

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Wed 6/17

12:50 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops23h 15m

$616

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sun 6/14

5:48 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops18h 17m

$622

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Rapid City to Albany have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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How long is the flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York?
For as low as $493, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Rapid City in 5h 43m. Rapid City and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 1463 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rapid City to Albany, New York round-trip?
United Airlines, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rapid City to Albany, New York.. United Airlines is priced at 50% 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.

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Top airline flying from Rapid City to Albany

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United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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