The cheapest times to fly from GAL to RBY are
- July 16th to May 6th (except the week of October 15th)
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GAL to RBY is early October. Prices can be as high as $308 for Wednesday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $225 for Saturday flights around early October.
When to Fly to Ruby
Flying from Galena, AK (GAL) to Ruby, AK (RBY) will usually cost between $225 to $308 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early October with an average ticket price of $225. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $250. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $25 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $238 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GAL to RBY flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GAL to RBY route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the GAL to RBY flight is much cheaper than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Galena. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $3.45, which is above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Saturday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Wednesdays are the most expensive days to fly to Ruby, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Galena. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $2 (1%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $237. Return trip prices are from the RBY to GAL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from GAL to RBY can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 4 minutes may be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from GAL to RBY while comparing.
- 72 miles (116 km) away from RBY
- Usually 13.68% less expensive than RBY
- Nonstop flights available
- 77 miles (124 km) away from RBY
- Usually 13.68% less expensive than RBY
- Nonstop flights available
- 101 miles (163 km) away from RBY
- Usually 13.68% less expensive than RBY
- Nonstop flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from GAL to RBY? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Ravn Alaska, Wright Air, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Ruby Airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 43 miles or 69 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from GAL to RBY?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop GAL to RBY flight is about 1 hour 4 minutes.
How many flights go between Galena, AK and Ruby, AK?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 4 available flights from GAL to RBY.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | GAL |
Origination airport name | Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport |
City | Galena, AK |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 64.7 |
Longitude | -156.9 |
Return Airport
Destination code | RBY |
Destination airport name | Ruby Airport |
City | Ruby, AK |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 64.7 |
Longitude | -155.5 |
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