New York to Rapid City (JFK–RCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,508 mi 3h 27m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and RCA, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to RCA.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MIA ~7h 59m LAX ~9h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → RCA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RCA → JFK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · RCA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,508 mi / 2,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–RCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,508 mi / 2,426 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RCA
Full nameEllsworth Air Force Base
IATA / ICAORCA / KRCA
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Elevation3,276 ft / 999 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to RCA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ellsworth Air Force Base take approximately 3h 27m. The route covers 1,508 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to RCA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind New York.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to RCA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to RCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to RCA ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,508 miles (2,426 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MIA.