Scottsbluff to Rapid City (BFF–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
DEN Denver 3h 46m UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
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Scottsbluff to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 152 mi 0h 59m nonstop

BFF–RAP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 152 miles in 0h 59m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFF–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFF to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
DEN ~3h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8
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
BFF → RAP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
RAP → BFF
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Scottsbluff

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric BFF→RAP DEN→RAP CPR→RAP
Distance from BFF – 150 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 83 –
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 9m 0h 51m
Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights · Casper (CPR) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFF with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rapid City is 0 hours the same as Scottsbluff.
BFF: MDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsbluff, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

BFF–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsbluff to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 245 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFF
Full nameWestern Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
IATA / ICAOBFF / KBFF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,967 ft / 1,209 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFF to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 152 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BFF to RAP: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RAP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include DEN and CPR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BFF to RAP

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFF to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFF to RAP is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (245 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN) and Casper (CPR).