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

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New York to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,498 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and RAP, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
MDW ~4h 57m CLT ~6h 13m SFO ~10h 0m MSP ~17h 2m ORD ~19h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
320
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → RAP
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → LGA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
24%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → RAP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m.
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.

Facts

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-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 2h 52m. The route covers 1,498 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to RAP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CLT, SFO, MSP, ORD, DFW, DEN and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour 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 ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,410 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.