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

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301 mi airlines 81/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5403
UA United
CR2
7:45 AM
MDT
9:10 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA451
UA United
319
11:55 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA494
UA United
738
11:55 AM
MDT
1:08 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4674
UA United
CR7
12:00 PM
MDT
1:25 PM
CDT
0h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5891
UA United
CR2
2:35 PM
MDT
3:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5265
UA United
CR2
3:50 PM
MDT
5:11 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA4788
UA United
CRJ
4:35 PM
MDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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UA5580
UA United
E7W
5:33 PM
MDT
6:54 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5225
UA United
CRJ
5:39 PM
MDT
7:02 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA535
UA United
7M8
7:20 PM
MDT
8:34 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA5303
UA United
CR7
8:35 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM1133
CM Copa
CR5
8:35 PM
MDT
9:57 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5576
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
CDT
6:41 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA1767
UA United
320
7:00 AM
CDT
8:36 AM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA5884
UA United
CR7
8:30 AM
CDT
10:08 AM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA5456
UA United
CR2
10:00 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5708
UA United
CRJ
10:55 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5359
UA United
CRJ
12:00 PM
CDT
1:32 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5302
UA United
CR2
12:00 PM
CDT
1:43 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA5742
UA United
CR7
12:25 PM
CDT
2:03 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA1126
UA United
319
2:56 PM
CDT
4:12 PM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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CM1241
CM Copa
CR2
5:41 PM
CDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5671
UA United
CR2
5:41 PM
CDT
7:24 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Rapid City
2 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 301 mi 0h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

DEN–RAP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 0h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 11 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 74 319, 738, 7M8, CR2, CR7, CRJ, E7W 0h25-1h25 62% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR5 1h22 62% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (81 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
11
flights
Wed
11
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
81
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
554
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
50%
Return
RAP → DEN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → RAP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 484 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m to 1h 25m.
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 time0h 25m to 1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights81 out / 76 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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 0h 25m to 1h 25m. The route covers 301 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RAP. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, SFO, CLT, LGA, FSD, MSP, DFW, LAS, ORD, BZN and BIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from RAP to DEN 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 DEN to RAP

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RAP ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 157 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.