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

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301 mi airlines 83/wk
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UA5927
UA United
CR2
8:00 AM
MDT
9:23 AM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA4674
UA United
CRJ
9:54 AM
MDT
11:24 AM
MDT
1h 30m
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UA1623
UA United
739
11:15 AM
MDT
12:29 PM
MDT
1h 14m
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UA494
UA United
738
11:55 AM
MDT
1:08 PM
MDT
1h 13m
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UA5556
UA United
E70
1:26 PM
MDT
2:51 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA5891
UA United
CR2
2:33 PM
MDT
3:49 PM
MDT
1h 16m
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UA5265
UA United
CRJ
3:35 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA5225
UA United
CR7
5:52 PM
MDT
7:15 PM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA2325
UA United
7M9
5:55 PM
MDT
7:13 PM
MDT
1h 18m
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UA554
UA United
738
7:15 PM
MDT
8:28 PM
MDT
1h 13m
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UA5303+1
UA United
CRJ
8:30 PM
MDT
9:55 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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CM1133cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:05 PM
MDT
10:28 PM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA5525
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
MDT
6:35 AM
MDT
1h 35m
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UA1720
UA United
738
5:00 AM
MDT
6:23 AM
MDT
1h 23m
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UA5576
UA United
E7W
5:20 AM
MDT
7:02 AM
MDT
1h 42m
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UA1767
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:28 AM
MDT
1h 28m
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UA5884
UA United
CR7
8:25 AM
MDT
10:05 AM
MDT
1h 40m
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UA5456
UA United
CRJ
10:00 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 40m
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UA5708
UA United
CRJ
10:55 AM
MDT
12:37 PM
MDT
1h 42m
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UA1829
UA United
320
11:20 AM
MDT
12:48 PM
MDT
1h 28m
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UA5742
UA United
CRJ
1:00 PM
MDT
2:32 PM
MDT
1h 32m
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UA2030
UA United
738
2:35 PM
MDT
4:08 PM
MDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA1126
UA United
738
2:47 PM
MDT
4:20 PM
MDT
1h 33m
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UA5805
UA United
CR5
3:21 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
MDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CM1241cs
CM Copa
CRJ
4:15 PM
MDT
5:56 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA5947+1
UA United
CR2
4:57 PM
MDT
6:35 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA5586
UA United
CR2
5:35 PM
MDT
7:16 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA5671+1
UA United
E70
5:53 PM
MDT
7:37 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Rapid City
1 carrier, 83 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 301 mi 1h 13m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

DEN–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 76 738, 739, 7M9, CR2, CR7, CRJ, E70 1h13-1h30 77% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (76 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
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
827
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.

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 83
Flight time 1h 13m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 77%
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 13m to 1h 30m.
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 13m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights83 out / 98 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 1h 13m to 1h 30m. The route covers 301 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RAP. The return direction has about 98 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COS, PHX, MDW, DRO, OKC, AZA, HOU, SFO, STL, LGA, MIA, FSD, IAH, MSP, DFW, ORD, LAS, CLT, ATL and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RAP ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).