Colorado Springs to Rapid City (COS–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Colorado Springs to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 372 mi 0h 57m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

COS–RAP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 372 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 51% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 51% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric COS→RAP DEN→RAP
Distance from COS – 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 0 83
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 51% –
Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of COS 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 Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
372 mi / 598 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 40m.
Facts

COS–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance372 mi / 598 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 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 COS to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 40m. The route covers 372 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DRO, PHX, OKC, SFO, HOU, AZA, DEN, DFW, LAS, ORD, ATL and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RAP to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN. 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 COS to RAP

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.

COS to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to RAP ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 372 miles (598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN).