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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 999 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 2 | CR9 | 2h57 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rapid City from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→RAP | CLE→RAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 2h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Rapid City.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to RAP
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DTW to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to RAP is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 999 miles (1,608 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
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).