Charlotte to Rapid City (CLT–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CR9
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11:20 AM
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CR9
11:50 AM
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Charlotte to Rapid City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,320 mi 3h 52m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

CLT–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,320 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR9 3h52 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to RAP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
793
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,320 mi / 2,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,320 mi / 2,124 km
Flight time3h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 3h 52m. The route covers 1,320 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CLT to RAP. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, HOU, STL, FSD, OKC, LGA, PHX, MIA, AZA, SFO, MSP, ORD, DFW, DEN, ATL, IAH, LAS and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from RAP to CLT 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 CLT to RAP

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to RAP ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,320 miles (2,124 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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