New York to Rapid City (LGA–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
1,498 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 29m AMDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 6h 10m AAASDL AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
DTW Detroit 6h 12m AAAFAM DL Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 6h 21m DLUAWN CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 40m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAAMAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 9m AABADL AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston 7h 45m AMDLKQ UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
MCI Kansas City ~6h 13m DLWNWS AA Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City flights
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New York to Rapid City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,498 mi 2h 52m nonstop -2h behind

LGA–RAP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
601
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → RAP
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → LGA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → RAP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rapid City is 2 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,410 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Rapid City is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from RAP to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 LGA to RAP

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to RAP is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.