Dallas-Fort Worth to Rapid City (DFW–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3801
AA American
E75
11:10 AM
MDT
12:38 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3984
AA American
E75
12:21 PM
MDT
1:51 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA4145
AA American
E75
3:01 PM
MDT
4:27 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3567
AA American
E75
8:31 PM
MDT
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3439
AA American
E70
9:05 PM
MDT TB
10:36 PM+1
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3445
AA American
E70
5:32 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4277
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
9:28 AM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3801
AA American
E75
1:08 PM
CDT
4:33 PM
MDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3535
AA American
E75
2:21 PM
CDT
5:51 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4145
AA American
E75
4:57 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Rapid City
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 836 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

DFW–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 836 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 E70, E75 2h26-2h31 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 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, DFW to RAP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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
DFW → RAP
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → RAP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
836 mi / 1,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 2h 31m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance836 mi / 1,345 km
Flight time2h 26m to 2h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 2h 31m. The route covers 836 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DFW to RAP. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CLT, IFP, SFO, LGA, DEN, MSP, FSD, ORD, LAS, BZN and BIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from RAP to DFW 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 DFW to RAP

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to RAP ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 836 miles (1,345 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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