Birmingham to Rapid City (BHM–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,135 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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 6 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 16m UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 48m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 44m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 40m TIVWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 26h 28m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,135 mi 4h 27m nonstop -1h behind

BHM–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 1,135 miles in 4h 27m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BHM Routes RAP Routes BHM Live Flights RAP Live Flights BHM Delays RAP Delays
All flights from Rapid City (RAP) Rapid City to Birmingham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BHM–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 44% 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 BHM to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~5h 16m DFW ~5h 22m ORD ~5h 48m CLT ~6h 44m LAS ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
141
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
BHM → RAP
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
67%
Return
RAP → BHM
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric BHM→RAP ATL→RAP
Distance from BHM – 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 4h 27m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 44% –
Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,135 mi / 1,826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

BHM–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,135 mi / 1,826 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 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 BHM to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 4h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,135 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BHM 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 4h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
Nearby alternatives include ATL. 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 BHM to RAP

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 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.

BHM to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to RAP is about 4 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,135 miles (1,826 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).