Fresno to Rapid City (FAT–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAT Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FAT and RAP. Nearest airports to FAT with scheduled service: Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 56 mi) · Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH, 85 mi) · Meadows Field (BFL, 100 mi)
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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 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 17m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 4h 35m UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 46m AABAG3 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 7h 59m ACUA → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 15h 37m AAPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fresno to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
LAS ~4h 17m DEN ~4h 35m DFW ~6h 46m ORD ~7h 59m PHX ~15h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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
FAT → RAP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → FAT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → RAP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Fresno.
FAT: PDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
Facts

FAT–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Rapid City route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 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 FAT to RAP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Fresno.
Yes, return flights from RAP to FAT 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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