Flying from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) jetting off from either of these.
Rapid City is two hours behind New York. Rapid City Regional Airport is located in Rapid City, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Your flight from New York to RAP won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to RAP flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Rapid City Regional Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Once your flight from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport has landed, unwind at a hotel close by. La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark is a comfortable option that's a quick drive from RAP.
The street address for RAP is 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
R 1,924 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport. A return flight starts from R 5,020. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to RAP if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Rapid City. August is when most people book flights from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your New York to RAP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Rapid City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rapid City
Start your Rapid City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Rapid City Regional Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Dinosaur Park, Skyline Wilderness West Dinosaur Trailhead and President Abraham Lincoln Statue are attractions you won't want to skip in Rapid City.
Explore more of the United States
Rapid City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Rapid City, a trip to Casper will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper Mountain Lookout and White Water Park.
Gillette is another standout destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres west of Rapid City. No trip is complete without dropping by Eldridge Park, Gillette Brewing Company and The O-SO Fun Dog Park.
