Denver to Rapid City (DEN–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–RAP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 88 | 738, 739, CR2, CR7, CRJ, E70, E7W | 1h09-1h29 | Star Alliance | CM | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rapid City from Denver
| Metric | DEN→RAP | COS→RAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–RAP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to RAP
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to RAP is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).