Denver to Rapid City (DEN–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
301 mi airlines charter/private 94/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 42m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5927
UA United
CR2
7:55 AM
MDT
9:20 AM
MDT
1h 25m
38%
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UA4674
UA United
CRJ
10:05 AM
MDT
11:30 AM
MDT
1h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
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UA1623
UA United
739
11:15 AM
MDT
12:29 PM
MDT
1h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA453
UA United
320
1:25 PM
MDT
2:40 PM
MDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
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UA5556
UA United
CR7
1:25 PM
MDT
2:46 PM
MDT
1h 21m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA285
UA United
319
2:35 PM
MDT
3:52 PM
MDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5891
UA United
CR2
2:36 PM
MDT
4:00 PM
MDT
1h 24m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5265
UA United
E7W
3:43 PM
MDT
5:06 PM
MDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5490
UA United
E70
3:43 PM
MDT
5:12 PM
MDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
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UA5433
UA United
E70
3:43 PM
MDT
5:12 PM
MDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
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UA5225
UA United
CRJ
5:55 PM
MDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2325
UA United
B39M
5:55 PM
MDT
7:13 PM
MDT
1h 18m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2781+1
UA United
320
7:10 PM
MDT
8:24 PM
MDT
1h 14m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5303+1
UA United
CR2
7:10 PM
MDT
8:33 PM
MDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5608
UA United
E70
7:15 PM
MDT
8:38 PM
MDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1133cs
CM Copa
E70
9:10 PM
MDT
10:33 PM
MDT
1h 23m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1720
UA United
320
5:00 AM
MDT
6:25 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5576
UA United
CRJ
5:00 AM
MDT
6:37 AM
MDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1825
UA United
738
5:00 AM
MDT
6:23 AM
MDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1767
UA United
B39M
7:05 AM
MDT
8:26 AM
MDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA1982
UA United
319
9:00 AM
MDT
10:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5884
UA United
E70
9:00 AM
MDT
10:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5708
UA United
CR2
10:55 AM
MDT
12:37 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1829
UA United
320
11:20 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3914
UA United
11:48 AM
MDT
12:51 PM
MDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA5742
UA United
CRJ
12:31 PM
MDT
2:10 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA5193
UA United
1:59 PM
MDT
3:31 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5805
UA United
CR5
3:21 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5947+1
UA United
CRJ
4:35 PM
MDT
6:19 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1241cs
CM Copa
E7W
4:40 PM
MDT
6:24 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5671+1
UA United
CRJ
5:53 PM
MDT
7:37 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 38m AFCMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 36m AAACAS AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m ACCMF9 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 50m AAACAV AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 6h 7m AAACAY AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston 6h 28m 8CACAV UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 33m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 58m AAF9UA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
FSD Sioux Falls 11h 4m CMDLEJA EMMWT Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rapid City flights
AZA Mesa 20h 39m KG G4 Mesa (AZA) to Rapid City flights
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Denver to Rapid City
1 carrier, 94 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 301 mi 1h 23m nonstop

DEN–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 87 319, 320, 739, B39M, CR2, CR7, CRJ, E70, E7W 1h14-1h29 68% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (87 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to RAP direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
94
Outbound / wk
81
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,106
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → RAP
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
67%
Return
RAP → DEN
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → RAP delays →

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric DEN→RAP COS→RAP
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 94
Flight time 1h 23m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rapid City is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 484 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

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

Key statistics for the Denver to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 484 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights94 out / 81 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 301 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to RAP: United Airlines.
This route has frequent 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, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from RAP to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 DEN to RAP

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 94 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 94 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).