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

For as low as $480, American Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Rapid City in 6h 29m. 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 49% 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?

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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?

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Sat 12/138:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/207:15 pmALB - RAP

2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$598

Best flights from Rapid City to Albany
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Sat 2/282:21 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/46:00 amALB - RAP

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/10

$480

Sat 2/285:20 amRAP - ALB

2 stops15h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/410:10 amALB - RAP

2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/10

$488

Sat 12/138:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/207:15 pmALB - RAP

2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$598

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Sat 12/138:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/207:15 pmALB - RAP

2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$598

Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Albany

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$480 (American Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$468

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

2:21 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$480

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sat 2/28

5:20 am-10:43 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

10:10 am-8:44 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$488

Rapid CityAlbany

RAP - ALB

RAPALB

Rapid City

Sat 12/13

8:30 am-9:14 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/20

7:15 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$598

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Deals found on 11/10

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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.

Best time to book a flight from Rapid City to Albany

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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

9,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,017 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,017 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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How long is the flight from Rapid City to Albany, New York?
For as low as $480, American Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Rapid City in 6h 29m. 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 49% 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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