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

CLT Airport Page →
1,320 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 4m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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AA5211
AA American
CR9
10:58 AM
EDT
12:41 PM
MDT
3h 43m
53%
M T W T F S S
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AA5211
AA American
CR9
11:51 AM
MDT
5:20 PM
EDT
3h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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AA5579
AA American
CR9
1:16 PM
MDT
6:50 PM
EDT
3h 34m
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M T W T F S S
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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 17m AAAFBA → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 39m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 5h 56m AAF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 45m AABA → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 15h 32m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Charlotte to Rapid City
4 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,320 mi 3h 43m nonstop -2h behind

CLT–RAP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,320 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CLT Routes RAP Routes CLT Live Flights RAP Live Flights CLT Delays RAP Delays
All flights from Rapid City (RAP) Rapid City to Charlotte flights
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 3h43 85% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 85% – –
SGX SGX 0 – – 85% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 85% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO + SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MSP ~5h 17m ORD ~5h 39m DEN ~5h 56m DFW ~6h 0m LAS ~8h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
637
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
CLT → RAP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
58%
Return
RAP → CLT
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → RAP delays →
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 43m gate to gate.
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 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,320 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from CLT to RAP: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and 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.
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, SkyWest Airlines and United 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 is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,320 miles (2,124 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.