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

There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Rapid City in 9h 51m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Albany, New York and Rapid City 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Rapid City round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Rapid City round-trip from $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, 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 ALB to RAP?

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

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Rapid City 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 Albany, New York-Rapid City 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 Albany to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Albany to Rapid City?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Rapid City.

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

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$359+ Flights from Albany, NY to Rapid City

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Rapid City?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Albany, New York to Rapid City flights typically cost between $318 and $445 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $359 on United Airlines (Jan 9-Jan 13).

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Cheapest flights from Albany to Rapid City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Rapid City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

Thu 12/185:50 amALB - RAP

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/235:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops16h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$601

Thu 12/186:00 amALB - RAP

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/231:27 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop25h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$650

Best flights from Albany to Rapid City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to Rapid City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

Fri 1/99:50 amALB - RAP

2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1312:35 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$359

Wed 2/186:00 amALB - RAP

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/192:21 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$471

Mon 3/306:00 amALB - RAP

2 stops18h 14mDelta

Sat 4/410:40 amRAP - ALB

2 stops10h 34mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$529

Tue 3/314:54 pmALB - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/49:20 amRAP - ALB

2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$463

Tue 3/316:01 amALB - RAP

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/212:35 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$541

Tue 3/314:54 pmALB - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/39:20 amRAP - ALB

1 stop27h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$508

Tue 3/314:54 pmALB - RAP

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/21:00 pmRAP - ALB

2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$520

Last-minute flights from Albany to Rapid City
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Thu 12/185:50 amALB - RAP

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/235:30 amRAP - ALB

2 stops16h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$601

Thu 12/186:00 amALB - RAP

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/231:27 pmRAP - ALB

1 stop25h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$650

Cheap flight deals from Albany to Rapid City

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$359 (United Airlines)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$361

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Depart

Return

Price

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Fri 1/9

9:50 am-8:32 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Rapid City

Tue 1/13

12:35 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$359

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

4:54 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Sat 4/4

9:20 am-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$463

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Rapid City

Thu 2/19

2:21 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$471

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

4:54 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Fri 4/3

9:20 am-2:22 pm

1 stop27h 02m

$508

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

4:54 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Rapid City

Thu 4/2

1:00 pm-12:33 am

2 stops9h 33m

$520

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-10:14 pm

2 stops18h 14m

Rapid City

Sat 4/4

10:40 am-11:14 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$529

AlbanyRapid City

ALB - RAP

ALBRAP

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

6:01 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 31m

Rapid City

Thu 4/2

12:35 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$541

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Deals found on 11/17

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Albany to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 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

9,028 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 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 Albany, New York to Rapid City?
There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Rapid City in 9h 51m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Albany, New York and Rapid City 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Rapid City round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Rapid City round-trip from $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albany to Rapid City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Rapid City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to Rapid City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Rapid City 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 2 airlines flying from Albany to Rapid City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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