Durango to Rapid City (DRO–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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536 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 43m CMUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 11m AAOOPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAQFQR → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston 25h 50m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
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Durango to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
536 mi 2h nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between DRO and RAP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DEN ~3h 43m PHX ~6h 11m DFW ~6h 11m IAH ~25h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
35
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DRO → RAP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
RAP → DRO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
536 mi / 863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

DRO–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance536 mi / 863 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Durango La Plata County Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 536 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 DRO to RAP

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DRO to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRO to RAP is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 536 miles (863 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.