Detroit to Rapid City (DTW–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AAACAM AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 5h 21m ACAFDL CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 10m AAAFAM AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston 6h 59m AMDLF9 UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 9m AAAFAM AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 55m AFDLKE G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 17h 49m AAAMDL AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
COS Colorado Springs ~6h 40m Colorado Springs (COS) to Rapid City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
886
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
DTW → RAP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
Return
RAP → DTW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → RAP delays →

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric DTW→RAP CLE→RAP
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Rapid City.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Rapid City route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to RAP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from RAP to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).